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Gourmet Magazine's 2005 All-American Restaurant Issue Contents Released

Released September 27th, the October Gourmet Restaurant Issue features split covers: the newsstand cover highlights America's most famous chef, Emeril Lagasse, and the subscriber cover features chefs from the 20th Anniversary of the Chefs' Tribute to Citymeals-on-Wheels--Wolfgang Puck, Larry Forgione, Joachim Splichal, Daniel Boulud, and Nancy Silverton.

Gourmet Restaurant Guide October 2005 Contents

-- Where to Eat Now in 18 American Cities
-- Profiles: Emeril Lagasse (newsstand cover)
-- David Myers: Team Bonding at Sona, in Los Angeles
-- Citymeals-on-Wheels 20th Anniversary: Star Chefs of Tomorrow
-- Two Views on the Las Vegas Restaurant Boom by Caroline Bates and Anthony Bourdain
-- Menus: Ruth Reichl's Favorite Dishes
-- Jonathan Waxman's Menu from New York's Barbuto
-- Robert Sietsema on African Restaurants in the U.S.
-- Roadfood: The Sterns Eat at Diners in Maine
-- Daring Chicago Chefs at Alinea and Moto
-- Chef Tools
-- Mail Order Food Gifts
-- Celebrity Chef-Designed Kitchenware

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Sushi on Martha Stewart's Apprentice

On Martha Stewart's first week of The Apprentice, the winning team was treated to sushi made by the hand of Tadashi Ono of Masuri.  With this being the first celebration by the winning team, Daily Olive got the feeling that not everyone was totally comfortable with each other or appreciated the beautiful sushi.  They may have "ooohed and aahhed" the presentation, but not sure if everyone enjoyed the meal.  Seemed like a shame.  Plus, who thought Martha seemed too polite and on her best behavior in this first episode?

Read Matsuri  Restaurant Review via NYMag.com.

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Best New Asian Restaurants

Try one of these new Asian restaurants as reviewed by Food and Wine Magazine.  Has anyone been to these new restaurants?--from  New York, to Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco to Atlanta, St. Louis, Las Vegas, Seattle, and all the way out to Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

They've certainly found our two recent favorites in Los Angeles--Beacon and Orris.

Best New Asian Restaurants via Food and Wine Magazine

Survey: What's Your Favorite Restaurant in Napa Valley?

Here's our first reader survey!

If you have a favorite Napa Valley restaurant you love, share your experiences with other Daily Olive readers.  Leave your comments below.

The 80 Hottest Tables Around the World

Conde Nast's Traveler Magazine features its 2005 Hottest Tables List with restaurants from far away countries including Argentina, Australia, China, Czech Republic, India, Morocco, Russia, Thailand and Vietnam.  Of course, there's a always your fair selection from Europe, Asia, and the US.

Read 2005 Hot Tables via Concierge.com.

Ordering Omakase at Los Angeles Sushi Bars

Get an insider's look at ordering "omakase" at your local sushi bar and restaurant.  This recent Los Angeles Times article features the etiquette ins and outs of getting the best sushi experience when deciding to leave your dinner up to the chef's choice.  Restaurants mentioned are in the local Los Angeles area. 

"To have a transcendent experience at one of L.A.'s extraordinary sushi bars, you just have to know a few tricks."

Read the full article: Advanced sushi.

Gourmet Magazine's 2004 Restaurant Guide

Did your favorite restaurant make Gourmet Magazine's 2004 Restaurant Guide? If not, maybe this guide will inspire a visit to a restaurant you take for granted in your city. Or it's a good guide to help you find a restaurant while you're traveling to a new city.

Save 50% with Restaurant.com Gift Certificates

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Visit Restaurant.com to see the cities and their member restaurants.

Restaurants We Love (Around the World)

Travel with Gourmet Magazine around the world and read about "the hippest, the weirdest, and the just-plain most delicious" restaurants they loved. From Shanghai to Texas, St. Bart's to the Italian Alps, here's a read that'll spread your wings and appetite.

Read the full story - Restaurants We Love.