The Humble Gourmand

Reviews

1. Monte Carlo Restaurant (Larnaca)

   Serving up solid Mediterrean cuisine in sunny, breezy Cyprus

2. Master's Home

   The schtick: no menu, and you pay 6 euros per course, eating until you’re full

3. Fat Heads Saloon (Pittsburgh)

   Where pierogies are considered a condiment

4. Zinhan Kebap House at Stork (Istanbul)

   Go for the stunning view and great “mixed grill”

5. Au Petit Sud Ouest (Paris)

   The perfect corner bistro in the City of Light

6. The Red Cat (NY)

   Think bed and breakfast and a Chelsea art gallery, somehow intertwined

7. Caracas Arepa Bar (New York)

   Incredibly fresh arepas in tight East Village quarters

8. Figs (Philadelphia)

   A novel, inexpensive brunch eatery

9. Romero Restaurant (Amman)

   The Jordanians know what they’re doing with food

10. Belga Café (DC)

    The incredibly popular Capitol Hill joint gets high marks for an afternoon of savory and sweet

11. Bice (DC)

    The shiny new Italian spot, with its pleasant culinary offerings, needs a little work

12. Mzoli's (Cape Town)

    Cape Town’s number-one spot for barbeque and booze

13. The Gaucho Grill (Kuwait City)

    A steakhouse to rival the best in the world

14. Two Amys (DC)

    The noisy, family-friendly spot, serves up the best pizza in D.C. proper, hands down

15. Bistrot du Coin (DC)

    The Dupont Circle eatery successfully blends the bustle of a piazza with the casual, stay-awhile feel of a Parisian café

16. Domaso (DC)

    A new, swank spot to sip, see, and be seen.

17. Artisanal (New York)

    Cheese, cheese, and more cheese. Hooray.

18. Schiller's Liquor Bar (New York)

    Cheap, good, and reliable.

19. Il Mulino (DC)

    The deal-sealer is the service at this expense account-only spot.

20. Café Atlantico (DC)

    The Latin/Asian fusion joint over-delivers on service, flavor, and creativity.

21. Uni: A Sushi Place (DC)

    While not exactly value-priced, the quality sushi and good service make Uni a reliable choice.

22. Fork (Philadelphia)

    Nibble and sip at this soothing spot in Philadelphia’s Old City.

23. Julia's Empanadas (DC)

    All cheap-eats seekers in D.C. proper owe it to themselves to check out Julia’s Empanadas, a mini-chain with locations in Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle.

24. Stella (Boston)

    The sleek yet cozy spot serves fabulous pastas in Boston’s South End.

25. Equinox (DC)

    A great lunch destination, though the wine list can make it a bit pricey.

26. Brasserie Beck (DC)

    The hyped-up brasserie from Robert Wiedmaier lives up to expectations with tasty Belgian dishes and a wide variety of beers.