This is the coolest shop we went to all year. Located in the back of hip, Italian-ish restaurant Jon & Vinny’s, Helen’s is small, but its selection is killer. Curated by Helen Johannesen, beverage director for Jon & Vinny’s as well as the group’s other restaurants (Animal, Son of a Gun), the bottles at Helen’s are available to take away Read more...

Set on the bank of the Chattahoochee River, Canoe offers outdoor dining at its peak. Just minutes outside of Atlanta, diners are welcomed with Southern hospitality and casual elegance. The waterfront gardens offer a perfect setting to enjoy a lazy summer evening and a dish of slow-roasted Georgia rabbit, or local rainbow trout with lobster ravioli. Wash it down with Read more...

Attending dinner at Canlis is an event that should be savored. Although they will accommodate walk-ins if possible, a reservation is strongly recommended. Also, to maintain the high-class atmosphere, a suit or sport coat may be required in order to partake in this fantastic dining experience. Don’t be deterred by the high expectations at Canlis; they are creating a dining Read more...

Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro charms and delights the Alpine restaurant scene in a way that is all their own. This unique establishment is located in the Rocky Mountains at the Aspen Highlands ski resort. Its atmosphere is quaint and its menu delivers authentic fare from mountain communities in Europe. On a cold day after skiing, diners can enjoy gruyere fondue, Read more...

This precariously perched restaurant is located atop a towering 282-foot waterfall. The Dining Room serves up fresh seafood caught locally in the Pacific Northwest and offers stunning views of Snoqualmie Falls below. Visit for brunch and dine on house-made biscuits with honey from their own hives, or enjoy locally foraged mushrooms and butter roasted black cod. After dining, guests can Read more...

Dining at Green Pastures in Austin is almost like stepping back in time. Built in the late nineteenth century, the Victorian home was transformed into a restaurant and wedding venue over sixty years ago and has been operating as such ever since. Guests can choose to dine in a number of different sections of the estate, including a family dining Read more...

Lighthouse Restaurant is the only restaurant on our list to be located inside the boundaries of a national park. It also is perhaps the most remote, as access to it requires a boat or seaplane to cross Lake Superior. The trouble of getting here is more than made up for by the stunning scenery. Isle Royale National Park is home Read more...

As a staple for both locals and visitors of San Diego, it is claimed by some that The Marine Room is the most romantic restaurant in the country. At any time of the day, the view from the dining room over the Pacific Ocean is inspiring. Catch the sunset here over a memorable meal and you’ll understand why this restaurant Read more...

Michel’s at the Colony Surf takes full advantage of the natural beauties of the Hawaiian Islands. Seating at an open-air table gives customers tropical beach-front views, flanked by the glittering lights of Honolulu. The cuisine at Michel’s is influenced by both local island cuisine and top-notch gourmet French classics. Some examples of this fusion are the Yellowfin Ahi Tartare and Read more...

ake an hour-long drive from the bustling streets of Boston and relax at Seaglass. Patrons enjoy a pristine panoramic view through floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Atlantic ocean. Brunch at Seaglass is bright and inviting, while visiting in the evening is upscale and romantic, without being stuffy. Classics like crab cakes, mussels and haddock are prepared simply, but with precision, allowing Read more...