The London, West Hollywood: Experience heavenly flavours with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood. His award-winning restaurant fuses glamour and style with culinary excellence. Enhance your dining experience by choosing an exquisite spot in one of five private salons. www.thelondonwesthollywood.com 1.866.282.4560  West Hollywood, CA

Fishtail by David Burke: There are plenty of fish in the sea, but a good catch is not always easy to come by. At Fishtail, every decadent dish of seafood guarantees a fresh oceanic catch, prepared with supreme excellence. With a keen taste in gastronomy, culinary artisan David Burke revolutionizes the art of seafood with creative ingredients. www.fishtaildb.com 212.754.1300 New York, NY

21 Club Restaurant: Located in mid-Manhattan, 21 Club offers an array of atmosphere. Pop into its legendary bar room, a great place to scope out celebrities and industry leaders. Sip on delicious cocktails in the lavish lounge seen in the movie, One Fine Day. Sweep your lover off her feet by wining and dining in the upper level. 21 Club is New York City’s most romantic restaurant. www.21club.com 212.582.7200 New York, NY

Casa Lever Restaurant: Stroll into Casa Lever for an elegant blend of Milanese classics with a twist of Manhattan’s modern contemporary art. Try the mouth-watering homemade lamb ragout lasagna, layered with fresh arugula pesto. www.casalever.com 212.888.2700 New York, NY

Dos Caminos Restaurant: Take your taste buds on a tantalizing adventure with the exquisite Mexican cuisine of Dos Caminos. With five locations in Las Vegas and New York City, Dos Caminos blends a vibrant bar ambiance with delicious Mexican dishes. www.brguestrestaurants.com 702.577.9600 Las Vegas, NV

Stkhouse Restaurant: Trendy and dynamic, STK House delivers the best in contemporary culture. Amidst fashionable architecture and an energetic staff, STK offers sweet decadence in the form of culinary delights and exclusive wine selections. www.stkhouse.com 646.624.2444 New York, NY

Tavern Restaurant: Lavish and romantic, Tavern overflows with delicious menu selections. While falling in love under the stars to soothing sounds of jazz tunes, Tavern offers a selection of lip-smacking desserts and sparkling spirits. Dip your fork into the savoury Boeuf Bourguignon, with wild mushrooms and cipollinis. For a lighter meal in the day, turn to the Larder menu for a take-away lunch and adorable cupcakes. www.tavernla.com 310.806.6464 Los Angeles, CA

1. Koi Restaurant
Fall under the spell of the stars while dining in the romantic ambience of an absolutely gorgeous contemporary dining room and sushi bar. Branching out to booming cities such as Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York and Bangkok, Koi Restaurant has a reputation for upscale clientele. It is not unusual to spot a celebrity schmoozing at this upscale hot spot. Koi Restaurant’s charming interior draws in a stylish crowd with its ravishing entrance, smooth stone booths and dim-lit walls, outlined with an exotic bamboo décor.

At Koi, the culinary expertise of the Orient is at its peak. Blending ancient traditions with distinctive Japanese cuisine, Koi offers a rainbow selection of succulent freshwater fish, including yellowtail, toro and octopus. Feeling adventurous? Dive in and tickle your taste buds with Koi’s signature Hamachi Fusion, sprinkled with a soy citrus sauce and a decadent truffle essence. www.koirestaurant.com

2. Sushi Samba
Shake it up at Sushi Samba! Las Vegas is the city that offers all of life’s finest desires, and Sushi Samba is no exception. The modern arches and vivid interior hues pop right out, revolutionizing your entire eating experience. The menu doesn’t just feature raw food; its wide-variety menu caters to organic food supporters and discriminating critics who may prefer a fully cooked meal. Also located in Chicago, Miami and New York, Sushi Samba has a steady following. www.sushisamba.com

3. Grass Restaurant & Lounge
Let the pleasant scent of melted gorgonzola cheese and grounded fresh figs wrapped in prosciutto seep into your nostrils like the scent of the freshly cut grass that surrounds the interiors of Grass Restaurant and Lounge. Grass Lounge blends elements of Mediterranean and Asian cuisine to bring forth a unique style in fusion foods. The green-friendly eatery lives up to its name as it offers savoury vegetarian and vegan alternatives. www.grasslounge.com

4. The River Café
Dive deep into the tantalizing menu of oceanic delights and delicious entrees at the River Café. Snuggled under the Brooklyn Bridge, overlooking New York’s regal skyline, the River Café’s breathtaking waterfront view tops off the delectable dish of your choice. Dip your fork into fresh Mediterranean Branzino Fillet, stuffed with chorizo sausage and shrimp, paired with juicy vine tomatoes and tangy melted lemon confit. www.rivercafe.com

5. Sepia Restaurant
With touches of the classic elegance found in an old sepia photograph, Chicago’s Sepia Restaurant extends a refined sense of culinary tradition. A true passion for rendering the experience of fine dining is apparent in its timeless interior and meticulous detail in each and every dish. The principal owner, Emmanuel Nony, opened Sepia in light of the organic food movement by supporting local and artisan farmers and utilizing only the
freshest ingredients.

Although the culinary craftsmanship stems from tradition at Sepia, executive chef Andrew Zimmerman puts a contemporary spin on it with his strong sense of creativity and direction in the kitchen. This can be found in Sepia’s exquisite Potato Gnocchi with venison ragù, topped with a zesty orange gremolata. Pair this scrumptious course with a tasty glass of Clivi “Galea” D.O.C. Collio Orientali del Friuli for a notable dining experience. www.sepiachicago.com

6. Megu
Embark on a rare contemporary quest at Megu where culinary flavour reaches great heights. Bringing fresh cuisine from Japan, Megu’s fine dining menu offers a rare treat of delicious seafood delights. Try delicious Salmon Tartare, a decadent caviar dish drizzled with ikura sauce and served with wasabi mousse.  www.megurestaurants.com

2. Bras
Whether you’d like to impress your date or a barrage of business clients, Bras is a destination worth flying to. Located on the Suquet Mountain in the Aubrac region of France, this remote restaurant-hotel offers delectable dishes made with over 400 local plants and vegetables. Dine outdoors by a mountainous countryside for an unforgettable getaway. www.michel-bras.com

3. Gusto Restaurant
Ever wonder what heaven is like? Imagine sitting by the lush gardens of an inner courtyard, or enjoying a romantic candlelight dinner in a private dining room. If you’re heading to Frankfurt, Germany, this lavish restaurant offers some exquisite selections. Be sure to try the Duck Liver Terrine, and the Tarragon-Infused Tagliolini stuffed with lobster. www.villakennedy.com

4. French Laundry
Mais oui! This distinctive American restaurant will have you begging for more after you try some of its mouth-watering French recipes. With a philosophy based on offering detailed culinary masterpieces and an emotional experience, French Laundry is one of Napa Valley’s esteemed restaurants. An exciting tasting menu with the freshest Californian ingredients leaves your palate sensually stimulated. www.frenchlaundry.com

5. Il Ristorante
Occupying the top four floors of the Bulgari Ginza Tower, this Italian-inspired luxury restaurant and lounge is ideal for a posh dining experience in Japan. Whether sitting indoors or on the beautiful rooftop terrace, Il Ristorante offers delectable dishes, including a Fig and Apple Foie Gras, paired with carefully selected vintage wine. www.bulgarihotels.com

6. Daniel
The modern French restaurant Daniel is a must-see culinary crown jewel of New York City. Boasting a magnificent décor with a brilliant juxtaposition of contemporary and neo-classical architecture, this fine dining hotspot offers an experience that stimulates the senses. With a 4,000 sq. ft. kitchen, Daniel serves exquisitely created works of art, prepared with rich, seasonal ingredients. Some specialty dishes include a Chicken Consommé with Poached Quail Egg and a Bone Marrow Crusted Dover Sole. The perfect pairing wine is available from a list with over 1,600 selections, including a 1945 Chateau Latour. The restaurant is the brainchild of renowned French chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud, and is the gastronomic flagship of establishments in New York City, Palm Beach and Las Vegas. www.danielnyc.com

7. L’Incontro
While Florence has a variety of exquisite restaurants, you might want to pay particular attention to Hotel Savoy’s L’Incontro – a first-class dining experience. Looking over a splendid piazza, this establishment is a great place to unwind with a glass of prosecco and one of any refined Italian dishes. www.hotelsavoy.it

8. Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant and Bar
If you happen to be treating yourself to a stay at the Bellagio, take it a step further and check out Yellowtail. This lavish Las Vegas restaurant offers succulent, seasonal sushi dishes and a hand-selected sake collection. www.bellagio.com

With over 40 years of industry experience combined, the lifelong friends decided to open Vinsanto two years ago. The restaurant is named after the traditional Tuscan dessert wine, usually served with Italian almond cookies, or cantucci. Since its opening, I’ve heard more and more word-of-mouth praise about Vinsanto’s soaring reputation as the city’s new top hotspot. “People are discovering that we’re something special, and we go the extra mile,” says Di Vittorio. Together, the two business partners operate on an essential motto: ambience, decadence and passion.

Nestling in with no idea what’s to come, I instantly notice a fine dining Mecca bursting with trendy flair. A beautiful woman wearing a Prada dress sips ice wine at the bar. Outside I notice a stunning California-style patio with lush trees, beautiful umbrellas and ornate masonry. “It’s the first thing people see,” says Pezzelli. “They’re in awe already, and really appreciate what’s waiting for them inside.”

The classy, vibrant interior leaves me inebriated with wonder. Fine granites, leathers, and woodworks glisten in the candlelight, while an elaborate stretched bar displays a collection of the finest Old World Italian wines, cognacs, grappa, and amaro. Lyrics fill the air as a tall, elegant man turns from the bar, singing with his eyes closed. Prominent Toronto singer Errol Fisher begins his phenomenal jazz performance, sweeping his enchanted audience to a faraway place. “When it comes to great food, service, and entertainment, this is where you want to be,” Di Vittorio reveals.

After ordering my meal, I ask a friendly server about the venue, which hosts engagement parties, weddings, cocktail parties, and seminars. If you really want to let loose and experience the life of a celebrity firsthand, Vinsanto will throw your very own Hollywood-style red carpet affair, complete with five-star hors d’oeuvres and an intricate martini bar. The whole experience becomes celestial when I try the Ontario rack of lamb with a palmary mustard sauce – a delectable dish leaving an eternal imprint on my palate. Guests would probably agree they can’t resist the fresh bread, baked daily using Pezzelli’s secret technique.

Of course, man can’t live on bread alone, but visitors could definitely live pleasurably on the Vinsanto experience. With an ambient atmosphere, decadent cuisine, and outstanding service from very passionate people, the restaurant offers an encounter leaving guests divinely satisfied.

www.vinsanto.ca