Dinner | Burgers and Bourbon with BJ Coleman

Dinner

Burrata, Fish, Pasta & Filet Mignon @ VALBELLA, NYC

Filetto Manzo Ripieno

VALBELLA has to be one of the best restaurants I had never heard of in New York City!  Located at 421 West 13th Street in the trendy meatpacking district, Valbella is steps away from the Standard Hotel, the Hotel Gansevoort, and some of the best clubs the city has to offer!  Inside, the dark and [...]

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THE LAMBS CLUB, NYC ***May’s Restaurant of the Month***

Torchon of Foie Gras

THE LAMBS CLUB is so austere there’s a sign at the entrance that reads, “Open To The Public,” to let mere mortals know that they, too, can have access to exceptional dining in grandeur and style.  Located at 132 West 44th Street – a tourist-laden Manhattan block that houses exclusive university clubs, famous luxe hotels, [...]

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Unique & Sophisticated Dining @ JUVIA, Miami

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JUVIA is one of those rare restaurants where culinary masterpieces meet contemporary glamour in sheer sexiness, ultra sophistication, and seductive sensuality that beat with the heart of Miami’s posh and elite.  The modern purple and cream penthouse space features sleek rooftop dining with spectacular views of Miami’s pulsating beats (and I’m not talking about music, [...]

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Oysters Rockefeller, Bacon, Fried Shrimp & A Baked Potato @ PRIME 112, Miami

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By now, you should know that I just can’t visit my favorite city in the world – Miami, and not stop by one of my favorite restaurants in the world – PRIME 112! Prime 112 was named Burgers & Bourbon’s Restaurant of the Week back in 2011 when I first started this blog, and I’m [...]

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Feasting on Sheer Elegance at NOBU, Malibu

Black Cod Lettuce Wraps

I have written about the hip and celebrity friendly NOBU before.  They were January 2012′s Restaurant of the Month (click either link to check out that review and why Nobu is always a top choice when it comes to the BEST in dining options).  I visited their Malibu location during my last visit to LA and [...]

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GRAMERCY TAVERN ***April’s Restaurant of the Month***

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Everyone knows that there are endless dining options in New York City, but only true New Yorkers with the most refined tastes know that the bountiful list of diners, delis, restaurants, and upscale eateries pale in comparison to one spot that offers the best in sophisticated dining that can only be found in Manhattan – [...]

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Green Beans, Shrimp & Fried Rice @ PF CHANG’S… Plus, The New INSPIRED MENU!!!

Shrimp & Candied Walnuts

I stopped by my favorite Chinese restaurant chain PF CHANG’S in Los Angeles’ Beverly Center last week and indulged in opulent dishes that I’m convinced were meant for a king! I started with the lettuce wraps and crispy green beans.  The latter included fresh green beans, lightly battered and served crispy with a spicy, tangy [...]

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SOFRITO – An Authentic Taste of Spanish Harlem’s Food, Flavor & Fun All In One!

Pork

I had dinner at my favorite New York Latin American restaurant SOFRITO a couple of weeks ago, and I’ve been grappling on whether or not I should save them as April’s upcoming Restaurant of the Month, but I took another look at the pictures yesterday, and knew I could not wait another day to fill you in on [...]

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How To Eat Like A King @ DEL FRISCO’S, New York City

Filet Mignon

DEL FRISCO’S has quickly become one of my favorite steakhouses in all of New York.  Elegant, sophisticated and cosmopolitan decor combined with rich recipes, perfectly cooked steaks, and attentive service make Del Frisco’s a true standout in a city that houses luxury steakhouses practically on every block! I wrote about Del Frisco’s back in January [...]

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March’s Restaurant of The Month ***OCEANAIRE***

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Voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the country, OCEANAIRE has locations in Orlando, Minneapolis, Baltimore, Dallas and Denver.  But last week, I walked into the chain’s Washington, DC location (a Bill Clinton favorite) for a sophisticated dinner that I knew was bound to make Oceanaire Burgers and Bourbon’s March Restaurant of the Month. [...]

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