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Fine Dining In Paris

Next time you are in Paris here is a to do list of some of the 3-star Michelin restaurants in Paris. There are 10 three-star establishments in Paris.

Meurice

L'Astrance

Le Bristol

Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athenee

Les Ambassadeurs

Pieree Gagnaire

Guy Savoy

My first stop would be L'Astrance followed by Pieree Gagnaire.

On Your Next Trip to Bali

Stop into the Ritz Carlton and have dinner at Kisik at watch the sunset. Kisik means "a cliff rising out of the ocean". As you would expect their specialty is fresh local seafood and chardonnay from around the world.

On Your Next Trip to Berlin

Be sure to stay at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski. While in Berlin take a short trip to the town of Tonbach and visit a three-star Michelin restaurant, Schwarzwaldstube at the Traube Tonbach Hotel.

LA vs NYC Sushi

If you love Sushi be sure to read Gordon Gould's post on this subject.

Catch the next Blackbird to Chicago

Next time you're in the Windy City to catch a Cubs game be sure to swing by Blackbird and have a glass of Merlot. Blackbird is the French Slang word for a Merlot grape.

This is what I would order: seared maine diver scallops with melted spring onions, fresh garbanzos, guanciale, and sorrel $13.

seared loin of venison with caramelized sweet potato puree, roasted chestnuts broccoli rabe, maitake mushrooms, and red wine $ 27.      

# 404 '01 L'Ecole No.41 Pepper Bridge Vineyard 'Apogee' Walla Walla Red $83

Ho Chi Minh

On your next trip to Ho Chi Minh be sure to stay at the Rex Hotel and stop by the lively roof top bar.

Another intriguing rooftop establishment is Qan Nuong were Vietnamese families BBQ wild game tableside. 29-31 Quan Nuong- entrees from $4

We hear that the beef pho at Pho 2000 is amazing and is only 50 cent a bowl. Pho 2000 is next to the Renaissance Riverside Hotel.

For those of you who would like to try barbecued dog, snakefish or giant sized prawns be sure to visit 19-12 Market off Hai Ba Trung.

Getting High in Toronto

Panorama Lounge  on the 51^st floor of the Manulife Centre has Toronto's s highest patios and the most spectacular views.

The 360 Restaurant at the CN Tower is the world’s highest revolving restaurant.