Great Places To Eat
Vinci
Chicago IL...Italian
A stone's throw from Steppenwolf Theatre. Take the CTA Red Line over, eat at Vinci's and then walk over to catch a play. Joie De Vivre!
The Beirut
Toledo OH
Tarek Joseph, who is one of my best friends and is also Lebanese-American, says this is may be the best food in both the U.S. and Lebanon...he would know. I thought it was stellar, too.
Orlando's New Mexican Cafe
Taos NM
This was my late friend Bob Bodenhamer's favorite place. We'd go together when I stayed at his Laughing Horse Inn...it's right up the road. Maybe the best New Mexican Cuisine out there.
Address: 114 Don Juan Lane on the left just off of Paseo del Pueblo Norte
Phone: 505-751-1450
Medici's on 57th
Chicago IL
A classic Chicago style joint and a true landmark in Hyde Park
Gutiz
Taos NM
The food here is terrific.... a great ensemble of bakery items, killer breakfast and a lunch/dinner menu with a Mediterranean flair. This is my favorite breakfast stop when friends come to town.
812 B Paseo del Pueblo Norte 575-758-1226
The Old Blinking Light
Taos NM
Great food and atmosphere plus killer margaritas and a great beer and wine shop.
The Taos Inn
Taos NM
Fondly referred to as Taos' Living Room...the best margaritas in town and a wonderful place to meet for food and music
Taos Pizza Outback
Taos NM
I grew up in Chicago, which I think has the finest pizza anywhere, but I love the pizza at "The Outback".
Taos Diner
Taos NM
My friend Zuni calls this place "his office" and it's where we often meet for lunch. A lot of locals love this place and I do, too. This is definitely where I go for some great pancakes.
J.R. Ransom's Taos Dining Guide
Taos NM
Taos is an amazing place for food and drink. I am continuously amazed and rather than stay up all night entering links of all the great places to go this guide does the job a whole lot better than I can.