Best Restaurant Meal of 2009

[sirvelvet]

Again with the dessert. If it is so good can you please share the recipe?

[willifred]

Various meals I had in Northern Spain and Southern France beat any I had in the US. In particular, a 5 1/2 hour lunch at Extabarri...the best meal of my life...not just this year.......

[DivaKitty]

Then I shall mention Chef Besh, as my most memorable and delicious meal was at August several months ago.
Unfortunately, my pitiful salary does not afford me the opportunity to dine out as frequently as Bam and JAG, but fortunately, I am a very good cook!

[wish I never left]

In New Orleans, the best meal we had in 2009 so far was at Cuvee when Chef Iacavone was still there. I posted a longer write up here: http://www.nolaeats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1983 and here: http://www.nolaeats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1984

In Houston, the best meal we had this year so far was at Catalan. If you should go, try to order the Chef's sandbox and be sure to wear your sansabelt slacks.

There are many, many worthy runners-up and I can only hope to eat as well in 2010 as I did in '09.

[UptownKevin]

Great timing on this thread Bam! I just actually finished compiling my list for the year. Here it goes:

1. SNOB (Slightly North of Broad)- Charleston, SC - Dinner
2. Sidebern’s - Tampa, FL – Tasting Menu with wine pairings
3. Luke - New Orleans, LA - Lunch
4. Charley G’s - Lafayette, LA - Lunch
5. Veritable Quandry - Portland, OR - Dinner
6. Clyde Common - Portland, OR – Dinner at Bar
7. 39 Rue De Jean - Charleston, SC – Lunch/Snack
8. Ten01 - Portland, OR – Happy Hour at Bar
9. Pelican Club - New Orleans, LA – Dinner
10. Jarochita (Mexican Food Cart) - Portland, OR - Breakfast

There's definitely a Besh owned restaurant on here. Last year, a lunch at August made my top ten. This year, Luke is on there. I may do some re-arranging as to the order, but the top two are certain.

-Kevin