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Holding Patterns by Frank Bruni

from the New York Times Blog

A woman answers. I tell her I’m interested in June. She says they’re booked solid, lunch and dinner, every available day, through July 7th, and July 7th is the last day for which they’re taking reservations right now. Oh, they have a cancellation on June 6th, party of four, 10 P.M.What about a time earlier than that?

No, nothing, except for lunch tomorrow, due to a cancellation. No thanks; no can do. She says I can start calling about July 8 tomorrow, which will be May 8. But, she says, “I’d call as close to 10 A.M. as possible, because we’re usually completely booked within 15 to 20 minutes.” You have got to be kidding me. So: if you have a schedule that does not normally leave you free between 10 and 10:20 A.M. East Coast time, forget Per Se. You’ll never eat there. At least not during this millennium.

The Painted Pony Restaurant

Fine Dining in St. George, Utah

A culinary island in Southern Utah, the Painted Pony brings a touch of desperately needed Southwestern class — and intriguing flavors — to St. George.

Viva Vegas

Best French Restaurants in Las Vegas

the highlight of my second visit to Las Vegas was my return to Joël Robuchon (formerly Joël Robuchon at The Mansion) at the MGM Grand. Without doubt this is now the best French restaurant not just west of the Mississippi, but in the entire United States.

The Martini House - St. Helena, California

chantrellefrom the Mushroom Tasting Menu

Lobster Mushrooms à la Grecque “Hypomycyes lactifluorum”
Haricots Verts, Oven Cured Tomatoes, Rustic Arugula and Parmesan
White Bean Purée

Buil & Giné ‘Nosis’ Verdejo, rueda, Spain, 2005