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1. BOKA
Since Giuseppe Tentori took over as executive chef at Boka, the Chicago dining scene simply hasn’t been the same. With an ever-changing menu to reflect the best of the season, Boka – under the guidance of Tentori – flourishes with phenomenal contemporary dining: the perfect complement for a night at the theatre. www.bokachicago.com 312.337.6070

2. LANDMARC
Husband-and-wife duo Marc Murphy and Pamela Schein Murphy ignite the New York restaurant scene with their exceptional bistro Landmarc. In 2007, the couple brought the Landmarc brand to the fabulous Time Warner Center, along with their simple yet delicious bistro cuisines that blend French and Italian favourites. www.landmarc-restaurant.com 212.823.6123

3. NOBU NEW YORK
In 1987, Nobuyuki (Nobu) Matsuhisa opened his first restaurant in Beverly Hills. Robert De Niro enjoyed the eatery so much that he encouraged Nobu to open a new restaurant in New York. Today, Nobu is considered a pioneer of Japanese cuisine. With an authentic atmosphere that induces the feeling of a Japanese countryside, Nobu restaurant is the ultimate experience for those who appreciate Japanese dining. www.noburestaurants.com 212.219.0500

4. THE VILLA BY BARTON G.
Located in Miami’s South Beach area, what was once the Versace Mansion is now The Villa By Barton G. This luxurious hotel has undergone an elegant $1 million facelift, and houses an intimate dining experience that features signature continental cuisines with that indistinguishable Barton G. flair. www.thevillabybartong.com 305.576.8003

5. NOVE ITALIANO
Situated high in the Fantasy Tower of the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nove Italiano re-imagines the Italian dining experience with an unparalleled atmosphere that blends classic styling with a modern edge. Enjoy a wide variety of seafood crudos, fresh fish and shellfish, or the spectacular Spaghetti Nove: a house specialty. www.n9negroup.com 702.942.6800

6. N9NE STEAKHOUSE
Ushering in a new age for the American steakhouse, N9NE Steakhouse redefines what the classic dining experience is all about. With an atmosphere that embodies the avant-garde spirit, sink your teeth into delicious rib-eye, porterhouse or New York sirloin cooked in N9NE’s intense 1,200-degree Fahrenheit ovens. www.n9negroup.com 702.933.9900

7. GARDUNOS
With a deep-rooted tradition in family-run restaurants, Garduno’s retains its love for nature through an unwavering dedication to using only fresh, native ingredients that radiate flavour. Selected eight times as “Best of Las Vegas,” Garduno’s award-winning recipes exuberate that authentic Mexican taste and are guaranteed to satisfy. www.gardunosrestaurants.com 702.942.7777

8. PANACHE
In 2004, the fabulous Auberge Saint-Antoine hotel unveiled its spectacular new restaurant, Panache. That same year, Panache dazzled the Quebec dining scene, winning the city’s Best New Restaurant award with its sensational French-Canadian cuisine. With a menu adjusting to the stock of the season, delve into many mouth-watering delicacies including venison, duck, lamb, lobster and snow crab. www.saint-antoine.com 418.692.1022