Westlake Village, CA - Mediterraneo - atmosphere of a European bistro with fresh and seasonal cuisines of Mediterranean and California fusion. I've had almost everything on their simple dinner menu but their braised short ribs is spectacular.

Westlake Village & Newbury Park, CA - Natural Cafe - has a great variety of well balanced plates of health food. Their veggie burger is wonderful, so are their tamales and the Uptown Salad with Turkey. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Westlake Village, CA - Boccaccio's On the Lake - The brunch, lunch and dinner killer. Pesto, amazing. Escargot, spectacular. The filet... ugh, everything. It's romantic day and night too. But great for family in the day if you have well behaved children.

Old Town Chania, Crete - Semiramis - there are endless options on their menu all fresh of course. You could eat there everyday and have a new orgasmic experience in your mouth. What really got em was their stuffed florina peppers of feta and red pepper flakes, etc. If ever in that part of town, you should make it a must go. Get yourself lost among the cobblestone finding it, it's quite a reward.

Exo Gonia, Greece (Santorini Island) - Metaxi Mas a hidden gem that you'll usually only find the locals eating at. The crusted feta cheese is a must have, grilled haloumi, veal filet and so much more.

Padova, Italy - Mario e Mercedes & Navi Li - are both great places if you want true Northern Italian cuisine. People are snobby and not that friendly over there unless you speak Italian to them as a heads up.

Napa Valley, CA - Mustards Grill - smoked Chinese duck is to die for and I don't even like duck.

Yountville, CA - Buchon - It speaks for it's damn self but their mussels really captivated me.

El Paso, TX - Thyme Matters - great bistro food, their pastas are wonderful but I'd say their martini's are some of the best I've ever had. Thyme lemon martini with a chili lime rim. Amaze-balls.

El Paso, TX - Thai Cafe - their curries are spot on. Even my friend from Malaysia says it doesn't get anymore accurate. There's a high population of asians out here because of the military. Great food.

Mexican food in El Paso sucks beyond belief.

Nashville, TN - Darfons... they make true margaritas. Must have the Old Margarita. Their Limoncello Cocktail is great and so is their Disaronno Mimosa. Yummy filet and prime rib. Also their mediterranean pasta is loaded with flavorful goodies.

Nashville, TN - McNamara's Irish Pub would have to be some perfectly spot on corned beef and cabbage I've ever had. They keep it straight forward, simple and tasty. And they're actually from Ireland. True pub and restaurant experience.

I leave it at that for now. There's so many damn good places all over.