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Robert Lurie

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Epic Roasthouse – San Francisco, CA

A very good if not great meal at Epic Roasthouse. The space is spectacular including the view of the Bay Bridge. Started with the selection of salumi. I got the grilled pork belly over...
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Benoit – New York, NY

I tried the new “informal” Alain Ducasse restaurant in NYC this week. Benoit is based on his same-named bistro in Paris, with much the same menu. Benoit was a great pre-theater stop and of...
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Cypress – Charleston, SC [CLOSED]

Tonight we ate at Cypress as part of the third Charleston Wine + Food Festival. The guest chefs were the Barkers, the husband and wife team from the Magnolia Grill in Durham. It was...
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Johnny Harris Restaurant – Savannah, GA [CLOSED]

I finally made it to Johnny Harris Restaurant in Savannah (long on the “to do” list). It’s a big place that dates to 1924 and not a “dive,” but it still has an authentic,...
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Yee’s Restaurant – San Francisco, CA

We picked up chicken, roast pork and noodles at Yee’s Restaurant in San Francisco’s Chinatown. The guy behind the counter hacked the pig with his cleaver to produce wonderful slices with crackling skin–same for...