The Humble Gourmand

Reviews

1. Brew’s Reviews: The Naked Pint and Ambitious Brew

   Two beer books, only one worth a read

2. Soseki (London)

   aka “Why I Love Not Being Given a Choice”

3. The Lobster House (Phippsburg, Maine)

   Simple pleasures on the East Coast

4. Brophy Bros. Clam Bar & Restaurant (California)

   A Santa Barbara rite of passage

5. Boulder Cork (Boulder, Colorado)

   Classic, grass-fed steaks are the main draw

6. Tamarai (London)

   Pan-Asian in a completely gorgeous setting

7. 1905 Bistro (DC)

   A beckoning space without food to match

8. Logan Brown (Wellington)

   Showcasing fresh, quality NZ produce and seafood

9. Sticky Rice (DC)

   A haven for funky Japanese cuisine

10. The Landing (Bahamas)

    Relaxed and elegant fare

11. Las Placitas (DC)

    A Salvadorian/Mexican remedy for economic heartache

12. Dans Le Noir (London)

    Bizarre and magical

13. The Dining Room at Chico Hot Springs (Pray, Montana)

    The real draw is the location

14. Poe's Tavern / 39 Rue de Jean / Coast (Charleston)

    Three charming seafood spots

15. Rustico (DC)

    Comforting food, stellar beer

16. Central (DC)

    Boisterous, but with real, beautiful, hearty portions of deliciously blended French-American food

17. Sea Catch (DC)

    Worth the splurge for quality seafood and intimate surroundings

18. Zad Al Kheir (Amman)

    Generous fare, indeed

19. St. Peter's Stiftskellar / Peterskellar (Salzburg)

    A must-eat for a traveler to Salzburg

20. Moby Dick (DC)

    Middle Eastern cheap eats that are a cut above

21. Que Viet (London)

    Delicious, unusual and easy on the pocket

22. Good Stuff Eatery (DC)

    Burgers perfectly executed by Top Chef’s Spike

23. Monte Carlo Restaurant (Larnaca)

    Serving up solid Mediterrean cuisine in sunny, breezy Cyprus

24. Master's Home (Munich)

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

25. Fat Heads Saloon (Pittsburgh)

    Where pierogies are considered a condiment

26. Zinhan Kebap House at Stork (Istanbul)

    Go for the stunning view and great “mixed grill”

27. Au Petit Sud Ouest (Paris)

    The perfect corner bistro in the City of Light

28. The Red Cat (NY)

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

29. Caracas Arepa Bar (New York)

    Incredibly fresh arepas in tight East Village quarters

30. Figs (Philadelphia)

    A novel, inexpensive brunch eatery

31. Romero Restaurant (Amman)

    The Jordanians know what they’re doing with food

32. Belga Café (DC)

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

33. Bice (DC)

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

34. Mzoli's (Cape Town)

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

35. The Gaucho Grill (Kuwait City)

    A steakhouse to rival the best in the world

36. Two Amys (DC)

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

37. 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

38. Domaso (DC)

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

39. Artisanal (New York)

    Cheese, cheese, and more cheese. Hooray.

40. Schiller's Liquor Bar (New York)

    Cheap, good, and reliable.

41. Il Mulino (DC)

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

42. Café Atlantico (DC)

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

43. Uni: A Sushi Place (DC)

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

44. Fork (Philadelphia)

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

45. 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.

46. Stella (Boston)

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

47. Equinox (DC)

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

48. Brasserie Beck (DC)

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