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Crispo, New York, NY Whenever anyone asks me what my favorite restaurant in New York is, I say Crispo. I am a huge fan of the pastas and my wife Pam can't live without the pork shank. We love the place so much, we got married here. Chef Frank Crispo does a great job of making us feel at home.
240 West 14th St. NY, NY
Phone: 212.229.1818
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Extra Virgin, New York, NY I love this West Village spot. The food that chef Joey Fortunato prepares and the atmosphere which he creates is unbeatable. I also worked with Joey at Prix Fixe a few years ago.
259 West 4th St., NY, NY
Phone: 212.691.9359
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Chez Denise, Paris, France This is my favorite bistro in Paris. It has good food, a lively atmosphere and great wine. I also like it because it doesn't break the wallet.
5 Rue des Prouvaires Paris, France
Phone 01.42.36.21.82
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Restaurant de Philippe & Jean-Pierre, Paris, France Back when I went to live and cook in Paris I worked under chef Jean Pierre Brault. He taught me much of what I know and apply to my cooking now. Whenever I go back to Paris, I love to eat at his restaurant. I love to get my friends and family together, dress up and really experience true French culture.
7 Rue du Boccador 75008, Paris
Phone: 01.47.23.57.80
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Ambasciata d'Abruzzo, Rome, Italy This is a great way to experience the roman and abruzzese cousine. I love to get the sausages here. They come with a cutting board and knife. One thing to note is that the restaurant is closed most of the month of August.
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Pizzaria Basilico, Florianopolis, Brazil I know Brazil doesn't usually make you think of good pizza, but a local of Florpia recommened this place to me last time I was there surfing and I really can't stop thinking about it. I wouldn't describe the pizza as any particular style. It's just plain good.
Rua Laurindo Januário da Silveira 647, Florianopolis, SC
Phone: 048.232.1129
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Esca, New York, NY Back when I worked at Terrence Brenen's Prix Fixe, David Pasternack was my Sous Chef. Now David works at Esca and I can't get enough of it. Whenever I am looking for a great seafood meal, I go here.
402 West 43rd Street
Phone: 212.564.7272
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Locanda Verde, New York, NY I always enjoyed chef Andrew Carmellini's cooking at Cafe Boulud and A Voce so I was thrilled to have him join our TriBeCa neighborhood. I think he does a great job of making guests feel welcome and the prices are just right.
377 Greenwich Street
Phone: 212.925.3797
