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    Rodney’s Oyster House

    We visited Rodney’s Oyster House on New Year’s eve. They didn’t have a special course dish for the eve, but they had today’s special menu.They had not only fresh oysters, from all over…

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    Tempura Matsui

     Tempura Matsui is located in Murray Hill. I think this place is the most luxurious tempura restaurant in NYC. They offer the set menu for lunch and the course menu for dinner. We…

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    Corduroy

    Restaurant reviews can sometimes be all over the place depending on personal preference, but this restaurant (Corduroy) had relatively good reviews across the board. Also, I saw they were using Japanese ingredients, so we…

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    Zaytinya by José Andrés

    This restaurant, run by Chef Jose Andres, founder of the World Central Kitchen (WCK) serves Mediterranean cuisine that incorporates recipes from Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon. My husband is not a big fan of…

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    Ramen Ishida

    Ramen Ishida is a restaurant opened by a chef who had trained at the famous Ippudo in Japan. I like ramen with a light soup base such as salt or soy sauce, so I wondered…

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    Flatbread Company

    We came to this restaurant because of our pizza-loving daughter. Located in downtown Portland, it is very conveniently placed. The restaurant does not have a parking lot, so I recommend using one of the public…

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    DiMillo’s On The Water

    If you want to come DiMillo’s On The Water during a high tourist season, I recommend making a reservation well in advance. If you are unable to make a reservation, you may be able…

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    Portage Tap House

    We had dinner at this restaurant after hiking up Saddleback mountain. The area is a popular skiing location, so when you go there in the off-season it is hard to find a restaurant…

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    Burger 25

    Occasionally our family gets a craving for some American food. This place had a very good reputation for their hamburgers and fries, so we gave it a try. The restaurant is located in Tom’s…

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    Mr. Taka Ramen

    Upon seeing the name, we thought perhaps the chef was Japanese as we slipped through the door. We didn’t know this before going to the restaurant, but it has made the Michelin Guide…