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We started 2013 with the launch of the Find. Eat. Drink. iPhone Travel App. The app features recommendations from top chefs, bartenders and sommeliers for restaurants, bars and shops. One year later, the award-wining app has over 4,000 recommendations in the US, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean.
Which restaurant became the chefs’ top pick in 2013? What was the quirkiest recommendation a chef passed along? From an underground molecular bar to a taco stand at a car wash, here are some highlights of the pro recommendations from the past year.
Dance. Eat. Drink.
Robert’s Western World
Chefs Sean Brock of Husk Nashville and Philip Krajeck of Rolf & Daughters love this Music City honky tonk club. Both say get the $5 Recession Special, which is a fried bologna sandwich, a bag of chips and a PBR, then dance the night away.
416 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
T:615.244.9552
Photo Courtesy of Robert’s Western World
Where The Industry Refuels
Panther Coffee
“It’s heaven for coffee lovers,” raves pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink about this Wynwood coffee house. Chef Clay Miller of Yardbird says, “they have unique brewing methods along with the strongest cold brew in town.”
2390 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
T: 305.677.3952
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Locals Only
Depanneur Le Pick-Up
The locals prefer you didn’t know about this small corner lunch counter hidden inside of a corner grocery. Chef Ségué Lepage of Le Comptoir de Charcuteries et Vins calls this little diner, “Anglo-hipster-trash! The thing to eat: the Veggie Pulled Pork (to eat everyday, again and again).”
7032 Rue Waverly
Montréal, QC H2S 3J2, Canada
T: 514.271.8011
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F.E.D. Year End Round-Up
December 30, 2013
Chefs’ Top Pick
City House
"They do a killer job. Rustic Italian in philosophy and using many locally-sourced ingredients.” This is how fellow Nashville chefs Josh Habiger & Erik Anderson, of The Catbird Seat, describes this restaurant that garnered the most praise from the industry this year. “Order the pan-roasted octopus, frico and Carolina trout.” Chef Philip Krajeck of Rolf & Daughters loves their pizza and the pork rinds with cheese dust that they serve at their weekly pork-centric Sunday Suppers.
1222 4th Avenue N
Nashville, TN 37208
T: 615.736.5838
Photo Courtesy of City House
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Community’s Top Rated
Swan Oyster Depot &
Zahav
Two spots tied as top rated by the community this year: classic seafood house Swan Oyster Depot and the Middle Eastern Zahav. Swan Oyster Depot has been serving cracked crab and oysters since 1912. Wait in line for one of the few bar stools and there is a good chance you’re sitting next to a famous chef. At Zahav, the Laffa bread baked-to-order in the wood-burning taboon is what brings in Philadelphia chefs like Joe Cicala of Le Virtu and Marc Vetri who says, “The hummus is awesome.”
Swan Oyster
1517 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
T: 415.673.2757
Zahav
237 St James Pl, Philadelphia, PA 19106
T: 215.625.8800 | zahavrestaurant.com
Quirkiest Rec
Fuel City
It’s hidden in plain sight, that is, if you happen to be getting your car washed. Chef Brian Zenner of Belly & Trumpet goes for the Al Pastor taco at this 24/7 gas station, car wash and convenience store combo. He says, “they’re the best tacos in town.”
801 S Riverfront Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75207
T: 214.426.0011
Photo Courtesy of Fuel City
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This is just a taste of the amazing and exciting recommendations in the Find. Eat. Drink. iPhone app. You’ll find many more places where chefs eat, where bartenders drink and where they all shop. It ranges from fine dining to funky dives in over 150 locations around the world. Check out the extraordinary press and accolades the app received in the past year. Read the press...
Regionally Quintessential
Aguila Sandwich Shop
“Any visitor to Tampa has got to have the original Cuban sandwich and the local version of deviled crab,” recommends chef Greg Baker of The Refinery. Deviled crab originated in Tampa and resembles a breaded, spicy crab cake shaped like Stewie Griffin’s head of Family Guy fame.
3200 W Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, FL 33614
T: 813.876.4022
Photo Courtesy of Aguila
Underground Cool
Lounge Bohemia
“From the moment you step in, you should expect the unexpected,” says chef Nuno Mendes of this subterranean cocktail bar with mod furniture and mad drinks. Barman Paul Tvaroh creates theatrical and whimsical cocktails like the Old Castro made with cigar-infused Havana Club rum, the Campari & Soda which is Campari cotton candy or the clever house-made chocolate caviar and vodka beads served in a tin.
1e Great Eastern Street
London EC2A 3EJ, UK
T: +44.7720.707000
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Photo Courtesy of Regent Cocktail Club
Bartenders’ Top Picks
Broken Shaker &
Regent Cocktail Club
Goodbye speakeasy, hello accessible. These two craft cocktail bars rank high on bartenders’ lists and tied for most popular with their ever-changing menus, proper ice formations, friendly bar staffs and tasty cocktails.
Broken Shaker @ The Freehand
2727 Indian Creek Dr, Miami Beach, FL
T: 305.531.2727 | thefreehand.com
Broken Shaker @ Gale Hotel
1690 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL
T: 305.673.0199 | galehotel.com
Best Shop To Get Lost In
Kalustyan’s
“It’s a chef favorite for spices,” says chef Seamus Mullen of Tertulia. “It’s like going to school,” adds chef Gavin Kaysen of this multi-level shop where the aisles are packed with exotic spices, oils, grains, honeys and seasonings. It ranked top this year for both chefs and bartenders in their shopping guides.
123 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10016
T: 212.685.3451
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Where Barflies Spend Money
Umami Mart
The shelves are filled with unique Japanese housewares and barware. You’ll find imported cocktail mixing glasses, delicate sake cups, enamel tea pots, wasabi graters and seeds from the oldest seed company in America. Chef Russ Moore of Camino calls it “the coolest thing in Oakland.” He also comes here to pick up a Peko Peko bento box, “I bring one to my 86-year old mother every week.” Read more...
815 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
T: 510.575.9152
Photo Courtesy of Umami Mart | Credit: Erin Gleeson
