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    Aska, North America

  90 Wythe Avenue - Brooklyn, NY           
Aska, "Ashes", represents new and old, an ending and a beginning. Here, cooking is more than just a craft and chefs are constantly focusing on our ingredients. Vegetables and meats, fish and offal and weeds - all are valued equally. Aska chefs hand-pick the majority of produce served at the restaurant. All ingredients are sourced from humanely-raised animals, sustainable seafood, and local farms. Aska cooks with equal parts forward thinking and nostalgia. Aska always looks to our place in the Northeast while remembering its roots in Scandinavia, its traditions and its culture.
    Atlantic Grill, North America
  1341 Third Ave. - (76th-77th Streets) - New York, NY            
Ride the tide to Atlantic Grill, our Upper East Side neighborhood favorite! Atlantic Grill is the place to go for your seafood and sushi fix. Bright, 200-seat space complete with bistro chairs, framed photos, baby blue walls and skylight might make you feel like you sailed into Cape Cod. You may not have left New York's harbor, but one thing is sure: our seafood is just as fresh.
Choose from among crowd-pleasing favorites from the Atlantic - or the Pacific - like our Maryland Crab Cake with Grilled Corn Salsa topped with Chipotle Remoulade, or the Cajun Lobster and Sea Scallops over Shrimp Risotto, Oven Dried Tomatoes, and Herb Nage.
Or sample our daily selection of Oysters and Clams on the Half Shell from our raw bar and our unique Sushi, Sashimi and Rolls. Our Sushi Chefs are constantly "rolling" out new creations, such as our Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass Maki Roll with Red Ginger or our BBQ Eel Roll with Crunchy Sweet Potato, Avocado, and Toasted Almonds.
    Le Cirque 2000, North America
  455 Madison Ave. - (50th 51st Streets) - New York, NY           
    Barbetta Restaurant, North America
  321 W. 46th Street - (8th-9th Aves.) - New York, NY            
Now 95 years young. Barbetta is the oldest restaurant in New York still owned by the founding family. Authentic Piemontese food in an elegant and romantic atmosphere. Dine outdoors in the garden beside the fountain in the summer. Legendary, award winning wine cellar.
    Ricardo Steak House, North America
  2145 2nd Avenue - Harlem, NY             
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The concept of Ricardo Steakhouse was born when brothers Jimmy Mateus and Eddie Mateus teamed up to open a new kind of venue. The first generation New Yorkers, have always dreamt of owning a place where they could gather with friends and family. Since they had just completed a 5 story residential building with ground floor commercial space they thought "why not" SPAHA (Spanish Harlem). It was here the concept of Ricardo Steak House was born. They sensed New Yorkers were starting to re-embrace "comfort food"; but where could they offer the public something special, something new.
The idea was to combine the "Theater" open kitchen restaurant that is a showcase of the outbursting flavors of the angus steaks and house seasonings, with a warm sexy non traditional Steak House, in effect creating a "New World" Latino Steak House offering excellent, gourmet, healthy food at affordable prices. With its upscale spacious interior, exposed kitchen, long, sweeping bar/dining counter area, and open -air terrace, Ricardo Steak House has become one of the in demand restaurant-lounge in the community and a Tri-State destination, helping to further generate the already booming development and renaissance that is currently taking place in Spanish Harlem.
    Felidia Restaurant, North America
  243 East 58th Street - New York, NY            
Felidia is the acclaimed Manhattan East Side flagship of Lidia Bastianich, open since 1981. It is here that many of Lidia’s devoted fans find her greeting each guest with the same warmth and passion that she exhibits through her television shows and cookbook.
Executive Chef Fortunato Nicotra has been with Felidia since 1996 and has brought an innovative presentation and touch to traditional ingredients and dishes from all of the regions of Italy. The New York Times three star restaurant and nominee for Outstanding Restaurant U.S. from the James Beard Foundation was a proud recipient of the Wine Spectator’s Grand Award Winning Wine List for many years.
    Margutta, South America
  Av. Henrique Dumont, 62 - Ipanema - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
Em Roma, Margutta é o nome de uma rua freqüentada por artistas e boêmios. No Rio, é o lugar onde pode-se encontrar a culinária artística do chef Paolo Neroni, um italiano da região de Marche, ponto pesqueiro do Mar Adriático. No cardápio, pratos irresistivelmente aromatizados, feitos com peixes, mexilhões, vôngoles, pargos, lagostas e cavaquinhas, com o toque sofisticado de azeite de trufas brancas. Ostras francesas, cordeiros australianos, vitelas canadenses, salmões defumados da Noruega, e frescos do Chile, além de bottarga da Sardenha.... Ocupando área de 1.000 m2, o Ristorante MARGUTTA CITTÀ abriu suas portas no segundo andar do edifício da FIRJAN. Uma grande janela de vidro proporciona aos clientes da Casa uma vista privilegiada da arquitetura do Centro, deixando a luz do dia invadir o salão, decorados com parede cor de abóbora e telas coloridas. Toalhas claras e lírios , completam a decoração. O cardápio obedece os mesmos critérios do restaurante de Ipanema.
    Noodle Bar late night, North America
  171 1st Avenue - New York, NY           
Chef Tien Ho joined chef david chang’s team at momofuku ssäm bar as chef de cuisine in 2006. After graduating from the university of texas at austin with a degree in philosophy and history, tien decided against graduate school and opted for a career in food. in 1996, tien began his career as an apprentice under chef christian echterbille at the belgian restaurant in austin. under chef echterbille’s tutelage, a longtime instructor at CERIA, tien began his foundation for fine classical cuisine. he went on to work at the driskill hotel in austin and then to the four seasons hotel in Houston. tien eventually returned to austin to become the executive sous chef at the driskill hotel. in 2002, tien bought a one-way ticket to the city and joined café boulud as the saucier under chef andrew carmellini (where he first met momofuku chef david chang). after a year and half, he went to work under highly respected chef gray kunz to open café gray as the saucier and then sous chef. in 2004, tien returned to café boulud as sous chef and then joined momofuku a year later.
    Quality Meats, North America
  57 West 58th Street - New York, NY           
The new restaurant created by Fourth Wall Restaurants and designed by AvroKO (PUBLIC, Stanton Social, Sapa), is open for business in midtown Manhattan. Chef Craig Koketsu presents a rustic New American menu. Koketsu distinguishes the menu and concept by creating modern interpretations of familiar dishes and flavor combinations, resulting in unique tastes, innovative presentations, and a distinctive Quality Meats style.
    Grand Tier Restaurant, North America
  Metropolitan Opera House - Lincoln Center - New York, NY           
Set within one the most spectacular cultural destinations in the world, The Grand Tier at Lincoln Center's Metropolitan Opera House is a shrine to elegance and artistry. Enjoy sumptuous contemporary cuisine by chef Jeff Raider, pre-curtain or during intermission, served in an atmosphere highlighted by spectacular chandeliers and original masterpieces by Marc Chagall. An evening at the Grand Tier is truly an experience to treasure forever.
    Ponticello Ristorante, North America
  46-11 Broadway - (46th-47th Streets) - New York, NY           
Whether you’re in the mood for one of the classics or something a little different, you’ll always find it on our menu. Whatever you choose, you’ll find it an enchanting experience. Ponticello Ristorante is more than just an unforgettable dining experience, it’s a place where memories are made… first dates, birthdays, engagements, etc.
    Gruta de Santo Antônio, South America
  Rua Silva Jardim, 148 - Ponta da Areia - Niterói, RJ            
A Gruta de Santo Antônio se encontra no bucólico bairro da Ponta da Areia, em Niterói. Quem atravessa a comprida entrada, logo descobre que está em uma casa portuguesa, onde chamam a atenção a cozinha aberta (de onde saem pratos saborosíssimos como os de bacalhau e de frutos do mar) e a atmosfera caseira. Os quitutes são elaborados pessoalmente pela matriarca, Dona Henriqueta Henriques.
    Sushi Mar, South America
  Rua dos Oitis, 6 - lojas D e E - Gávea - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
    Churrascaria Plataforma, North America
  316 W. 49th Street - (8th-9th Aves.) - New York, NY            
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Churrascaria is the name used to describe a restaurant that serves meat, mostly grilled, and Rodizio is a method of serving different cuts of meat that originated in the south of Brazil in the early 1800's.
The concept is to serve a wide variety of different cuts of beef, pork, lamb, chicken, etc., in succession, to each diner individually right at their table, thus there is not a traditional menu. The restaurant features a fixed-price continuous tableside service. In 1996, New York City was finally gifted with Plataforma Churrascaria: The authentic Brazilian Rodizio...enhancing even more the options this incredible city has to offer.
    Ruth's Chris Steak House, North America
  148 West 51st Street - New York, NY           
What to expect at Ruth's Chris Steak House? First and foremost, an enthusiastic welcome. Then, the distinctive sizzle of tender, custom-aged U.S. prime beef, broiled to a turn and presented at your table with a flourish. You can expect to take your time and be perfectly pampered. After an unforgettable Ruth's Chris experience, the word "sizzle" will take on a new and delectable meaning.
    Nobu, North America
  105 Hudson Street - (Franklin Street) - New York, NY            
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Nobu New York, the flagship restaurant of Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, has been a pioneer for Japanese cuisine since its opening in 1994. Nobu partnered with actor Robert De Niro, producer Meir Teper, restaurateur Drew Nieporent, and managing partner Richard Notar to bring his modern Japanese to Tribeca. Nobu draws upon his classical training at sushi bars in Tokyo and his life abroad in Peru, Argentina, and around the world to create a whole new trend in Japanese cuisine. The resulting dishes, including Tiradito Nobu Style, Yellowtail with Jalapeno, Squid Pasta, and Black Cod with Miso, make Nobu the innovator of new style Japanese food.
    Smith & Wollensky, North America
  797 Third Ave. - (49th Street) - New York, NY           
Smith & Wollensky is one of the most trafficked restaurants in New York and among the most celebrated steakhouses in the world. Specializing in fresh seafood and lobster and assorted steaks and chops, Smith & Wollensky is well recognized for its healthy portions, seasoned service staff and pop Americana ambience. The surnames, Smith and Wollensky, were chosen from the local telephone directory by the restaurant’s founder Alan Stillman, of T.G.I. Friday’s fame. Wollensky’s Grill, a small but spirited bar room installed in the side of the famed midtown restaurant, is open until 2 a.m. Catering to night owls, Wollensky Grill offers a late night bill of fare featuring lighter supper versions of items from the grander Smith & Wollensky steakhouse menu and plenty of high-end red wines by the glass to choose from.
    Broadway Joe Steak House, North America
  315 West 46th Street - New York, NY           
Just 3 blocks from the "core" of the "Big Apple" — Times Square — the center of it all! Near the David Letterman Show, Rosie O'Donnell Show & other popular TV talk/variety programs. BROADWAY JOE STEAKHOUSE has catered to every type of celebrity from the stars of Broadway, Movies & Television to New York Sports Teams like the Knicks, Yankees, Mets and Rangers. Most recently we were promoted as a dinner "give-away" on the Rosie O'Donnell Show and the Late Show with David Letterman.
    Atlantic Grill, North America
  1341 Third Avenue - New York, NY            
"Ride the tide to Atlantic Grill, our Upper East Side neighborhood favorite! Voted one of the 50 most popular restaurants in New York in the 2008 Zagat (with a top raw bar), Atlantic Grill is the place to go for your seafood and sushi fix.
Our bright, 200-seat space complete with bistro chairs, framed photos, baby blue walls and skylight might make you feel like you sailed into Cape Cod. You may not have left New York's harbor, but one thing is sure: our seafood is just as fresh."
    Siri Mole, South America
  Rua Francisco Otaviano, 50 - Arpoador - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
O Siri Mole comandado pela Chef Ísis Rangel e por Agda Pereira, completa10 anos de sucesso em terras ipanemenses e considerado um dos melhores restaurante de cozinha brasileira da cidade. Acarajés, patas de caranguejo, sururu, moquecas de camarão e peixe, vatapás, são iguarias típicas da cozinha baiana que encantam clientes brasileiros em geral e turistas de todas as partes do mundo.
    Fratelli, South America
  Av. Sernambetiba, 2916 - Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
Uma casa para os amantes da boa mesa. Da reconhecida carta de vinhos ao atendimento impecável, passando pela riqueza de sua cozinha, tudo é cuidado nos mínimos detalhes para proporcionar momentos únicos. Risoto de parmesão com foie gras é imperdível.
    Locanda Della Mimosa, South America
   - Petrópolis, RJ           
Locanda Della Mimosa lembra que já esta na hora de grantir a seu pacote para a Semana Santa. Faça hoje mesmo a sua reserva.
Localizada em uma das regiões mais belas e tranqüilas da serra carioca, a Locanda della Mimosa integra toda a sofisticação e conforto de suas dependências à exuberante natureza local. Em seus seis quartos, é reproduzido o mais alto padrão de qualidade e conforto europeu, além da piscina, sauna, fitness center e um sala de chás. Tudo isso junto a um dos mais consagrado restaurante do Brasil.
    Laguna, South America
  Av. Armando Lombardi, 350 - Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
O Laguna é um seleto restaurante do Rio de Janeiro especializado em frutos do mar, que tem uma localização diferenciada na cidade. Fica na pequena ilha da Gigóia, na Barra de Tijuca, onde está cercado de exuberante vegetação tropical, que propicia um ambiente tranquilo, rústico e charmoso para relaxar e degustar uma comida feita de forma artesanal. O restaurante recebe com reservas e o acesso é feito de barco até a ilha, que tem vista para a Pedra da Gávea e para a Lagoa da Barra.
    Estrela do Sul Churrascaria, South America
  Av. Maracanã, 649 - Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
O Grupo Estrela do Sul, desde 1972, vem oferecendo a seus clientes, com qualidade e o atendimento merecido, tudo o que há de melhor na gastronomia internacional. A Estrela do Sul, hoje é considerada uma das melhores e mais completas Churrascarias a Rodízio da América Latina. Outros endereços da Rede: Norte Shopping, Jacarepaguá, Rio Plaza Finnest Grill, Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Praia de Botafogo e São Paulo.
    La Sagrada Familia Restaurante, South America
  Rua Domingues de Sá, 325 - Jardim Icaraí - Niterói, RJ           
    Agraz Cuisine de La Plage, South America
  Av. Vieira Souto nº 460 - Ipanema - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
”Conheça o restaurante Agraz Cuisine de la Plage, com um ambiente sofisticado e moderno apresenta o cardápio elaborado pelo chef Erik Jacquin, oferece pratos da cozinha francesa contemporânea com um toque da culinária brasileira.”
    Roberta Sudbrack, South America
  Av. Lineu de Paula Machado, 916 - Jardim Botânico - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
No ramo da gastronomia pode-se dizer que Roberta Sudbrack é uma mulher de destaque por diversos motivos. Aos 37 anos, A gaúcha Roberta Sudbrack possui uma carreira repleta de grandes conquistas. A Chef foi a primeira da história do Palácio da Alvorada e responsável por uma verdadeira transformação na cozinha do local. Durante os sete anos que esteve no Palácio, Roberta também conheceu algumas particularidades culinárias de Fernando Henrique Cardoso como, por exemplo, a sua preferência por refeições simples e caseiras. Desde 2001, comanda a cozinha de seu próprio restaurante no Jardim Botânico. No local, Roberta faz apresentações sobre culinária ao redor de uma mesa para 18 pessoas. A Casa também abriga o Espaço SUD e Sala para eventos fechados.
    Fasano Al Mare, South America
  Av. Vieira Souto, 80 - Ipanema - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
O restaurante Fasano Al Mare, idealizado por Rogério Fasano e Salvatore Loi, premiado chef do grupo Fasano, é o primeiro do grupo especializado em cozinha mediterrânea, focada especialmente em peixes e frutos do mar, executado pelo Mestre Luca Guzzoni, trazido diretamente da Enoteca Pinchiorri, em Florença, um três estrelas no Guia Michelin.
    Jardineira Grill, South America
  Av. dos Bandeirantes, 1001 - Vila Olímpia - São Paulo, SP           
Uma das mais tradicionais casas de carne da cidade de São Paulo.
    Adega do Sul, South America
  Av. do Contorno, 8835 - Gutierrez - Belo Horizonte, MG           
As origens da Adega do Sul Churrascaria datam de 25 de Outubro de 1980 com a união empresarial de três irmãos filhos de uma tradicional família gaúcha. Com apuro e minúcia trouxeram a forma típica do verdadeiro churrasco gaúcho, regado obviamente, a vinhos finos.
Com a dissolução dessa sociedade 11 anos depois, assume no dia 25 de outubro de 1991, um dos irmãos. Não alterando, mas aprimorando a qualidade da carne, a variedade de petiscos, assados e grelhados, frios, quentes, saladas, sobremesas típicas, tradicionais e modernas, fazem dessa renomada churrascaria o point de celebridades, artistas, jogadores, políticos e da apurada família mineira.