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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 4:35 pm
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Great iDine Restaurants Thread

I have an idea. Why don't we start a thread dedicated to those great iDine spots, the ones that are so good you would go to them even if they didn't award miles? <yeah right>

I will volunteer to edit this first post periodically to add restaurants. You FTers need to tell me which restaraunts that you have been to are worthy of inclusion.

Format is Airport Code - Region of city as defined by iDine - Restaurant Name - Cuisine - (Zagat food score) (optional). Please use this format as I don't have time to edit for everyone.

I'll start things off with the first example (and yes it is wonderful):

(Use the vertical and horizontal slider buttons):

Code:
ABE - PA Other, Lehigh - Aladdin Restaurant - Middle Eastern (gardener's contribution and still #1 alphabetically!)

ACK - MA - Cape Cod/South Shore - Outer Cape and Islands - Cambridge St.

AUS - Hickory St. (downtown, opens 6:30 AM, $1 breakfast menu on Mondays)
AUS - TX, Austin --Capitol Brasserie. Three-course prix fixe 

BDL - Northampton - Union Station - American 
BDL - Springfield - L'uva - Wine Bar 

BNA - Bistro 215 (Green Hills, next to mall)
BNA - Nashville - Sole Mio - Italian 

BOS - South End - Pho Republique - Trendy Vietnamese 
BOS - Boston, Back Bay/Theatre District - Avila - Modern Mediterranean
BOS - Boston, Back Bay - Davio's - upscale Italian
BOS - Cambridge, Harvard Square - Grafton Street - Harvard Square's version of an Irish Pub
BOS - Boston, Ladder District - Ivy - American.
BOS - Boston, South End - Masa - southwestern
BOS - Boston, South End - Union - American

BUR / LAX Studio City: Bistro Gardens
LAX/BUR- CA, Los Angeles (Hancock Park), PRADO


DCA - DC Downtown - Andale - Mayan/Mexican
DCA - DC Downtown - Capitol Q - BBQ
DCA - DC Downtown - Galileo - N. Italian
DCA - DC Downtown - Les Halles - French
DCA - DC Downtown - Old Europe - German
DCA - Clarendon (Arlington) - Sala Thai (thai, of course!)
DCA - Red Sage (21)
DCA - Teatro Goldini (24)
DCA - Bombay Palace (22)
DCA - Corduroy (23)
DCA - Restaurant Kolumbia (23)
DCA - Spezie (22)
DCA - Bacchus (22)
DCA - Sam & Harry's (24)
DCA - Ortanique (22)
DCA - Heritage India (25)
DCA Signatures Washington DC/Downtown (21)
DCA - Pentagon City - Oyamel is a great hip latin american
DCA - Tara Thai 
DCA - National Grille 
DCA - Jaleo, a Spanish Tapas place in Crystal City. Convenient enough on the way to/from National Airport
DCA - Falls Church - Idylwood Wine Bar and Grill

DFW – TX, Dallas - Chez Gerard , Knox-Henderson area, great French Bistro
DFW – TX, Dallas - Rouge, W. Lover's Lane, Spanish - tapas, paella, truly authentic! Don't ask "Why is it called 'Rouge' and not 'Tinto'!?"
DFW – TX, Dallas - Tramontana, Park Cities area, Spanish-French eclectic.
DFW - TX, Dallas - Nero's, old world Italian, family run, dark and classy.
DFW - TX, Dallas - Blue Fish, Lower Greenville Ave cafe/nightclub area, upscale sushi
DFW - TX, Dallas - Daddy Jack's Wood Grill, Deep Ellum nightclub area

EWR - NY, NYC/Manhattan - Firebird - Russian

HHH Hilton Head Island SC Aunt Chiladas 

IAD - Reston,Herndon,Chantilly - Thai Luang - Thai
IAD - Centreville - Bangkok City - Thai 

IND - IN, Bloomington/Columbus - The Uptown Cafe - American, Eclectic

JFK - NY, NYC/Manhattan - Firebird - Russian
JFK - financial district - Romi - lounge bar - not truly a restaurant but great for afterwork drinks.
JFK - Lower East Side - Teany - vegeterian - great selection of teas and nice sandwiches and salads
JFK - Tribeca - Mocca Espresso lounge - european - very nice lunch place - good cocktails after work too
JFK- Tribeca - Viet Cafe - Vietnamese - nice and comtemporary decor/ tasty vietnamese cuisine with a modern touch
JFK - Upper East Side - Inase - Sushi
JFK -- Upper West Side -- SIP bar and lunge
Excellent coffee (though no decaf) and very good fresh squeezed drinks and cocktails. Good place to hang out all day and night. Dines post fast -- no min on the CC in my experience.

JFK -- New York City, Upper West Side -- Makor Cafe
Good selection of kosher dairy food and lots of drinks, desserts and snacks in a pleasant setting. Conveniently located for Lincoln Center.

JFK -- New York City, midtown -- The Antique Cafe
(55 W26th St, between 6th Ave and Bdwy)
Good food and fresh tasting, but a little pricey and the restaurant is rather crowded.

JFK -- New York City, Greenwich Village -- Borgo Antico (really stellar Italian food)



LAS - NV, Las Vegas, West of the Strip, Mama Jo's - Italian
LAS - NV, Las Vegas,  Mayflower Cuisiner, gourmet Chinese 

LAX - CA, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills/West Los Angeles - Bourbon Street Shrimp & Grill - Cajun / Creole
LAX - CA, Los Angeles, Downtown/Hollywood/E of Highland - R23 - Sushi
LAX - CA, Los Angeles, South Bay/Long Beach/Central LA - Madison
LAX - CA, Los Angeles, West Hollywood/Sunset Plaza/N of Beverly - Pearl
LAX - CA, Los Angeles, Downtown/Hollywood E of La Brea - Paladar - Cuban
LAX - CA, Los Angeles, Glendale/Pasadena - Delacey's Club 44
LAX - CA, Los Angeles, South Bay/Long Beach/Central LA  - Alegria - Tapas
LAX - CA, Los Angeles, South Bay/Long Beach/Central LA  - L'Opera Ristorante - Italian
LAX - CA, Los Angeles, South Bay/Long Beach/Central LA  - Lasher's - American
LAX - CA, Los Angeles, West Hollywood - Central
LAX - CA, Los Angeles, West Hollywood - Blowfish Sushi to Die For
LAX -- Drago -- excellent Italian
LAX -- Enoteca Drago -- amazing wines by the glass
LAX -- Vermont -- beautiful space
LAX -- Panzanella -- in the San Fernando Valley

MCI - Downtown/Rivermarket - Delaware Market Cafe (weekdays lunch only) - Soup / Salad / Sandwiches, cookie included with lunch, a tad bit pricey, but not too bad, especially during iDine promotions
MCI - Margarita's - Multiple Locations - Good Mexican Food, Tuesday hard taco special and Wednesay soft taco special I would particularly recommend for a good deal
MCI - Smokin' Joe's BBQ - Multiple Locations - Good BBQ at a good price
MCI - Stroud's - Multiple Locations - Great family style fried chicken place
MCI - Vivace - Downtown/Rivermarket - Italian - Very classy and well priced dining experience, my new favorite lunch spot


MCO - FL, Orlando, Alta. Springs/Casselberry/Ovieto, Aubergine Bistro-French
MCO - FL, Orlando, Alta. Springs/Casselberry/Ovieto, Colorado Fondue Company-American
MCO - Orlando - Town Center Boulevard - Thai/Japanese
MCO - Orlando - Frontera Mexican Cuisine - Mexican  
MCO - Orlando - Gohyang Gip Korean Cuisine - Asian   
MCO - Orlando - La Hacienda Tavern & Restaurant - Latin
MCO - Orlando - Saucy Bella - Italian, Pizza, Deli 
MCO - Orlando - Sushi House Of Orlando - Japanese, Sushi   
MCO - Orlando - Thai City Restaurant - Thai  
MCO - Lake Mary/Longwood - Ali Baba - Middle Eastern  

MIA - South Beach - Cafeteria - American
MIA - South Beach - Front Porch Cafe - Continental
MIA - South Beach - Gourmet Carrot - Kosher, Vegetarian, American
MIA - South Beach - Thai House - Thai, Vegetarian
MIA - South Beach - Van Dyke - American
MIA - Aventura/N Miami Bch/ N Miami - Chifa Perú 
MIA - South Beach - Hakan Turkish Grill 


MKE - Downtown, Eastside - Twisted Fork - Eclectic
MKE - Downtown, Eastside - John Hawk's Pub - American
MKE - Downtown, Eastside - Mo's Irish Pub - Irish
MKE - Downtown, Eastside - Joey Buona's Pizzeria & Restaurant - Italian
MKE - Downtown, Eastside - County Clare - Irish
MKE - West Side - Bjonda - Eclectic
MKE - West Side - Balistreri's Italian-American Ristorante - Italian


MRY - CA, Monterey - Blue Fin - Cafe/Billiards

MSP - MN, Minneapolis - Axel's Bonfire - Eagan & other locations - woodfired food - cool bar (no miles on w.ends)
MSP - MN, Minneapolis - Minneapolis - 5-8 Club - great little burger dive
MSP - MN, Minneapolis - St Paul - Celts Irish Pub & Grill - used to go their all the time and now they are on idine - what a bonus!
MSP - MN, Minneapolis - Minneapolis - JD Hoyt's - I have not been but have heard they have great food
MSP- The Mediterranean Cruise Cafe , Eagan, MN 

OAK: Milano 
OAK: Il Porcelino 
OAK: Citron
OAK: Khana Peena
OAK: Mezze

OMA - Nebraska - Johnny's Cafe - Steak

ORD - IL, Chicago - Chicago City, River North - Rumba - Latin
ORD - IL, Chicago - Chicago City -Loop, Downtown Area/Monk's Pub - American, Burgers
ORD/MDW Chicago, IL --Tsunami - Japanese
ORD - IL, Chicago - Chicago City, River North - Sugar - American
ORD/MDW - Chicago, River North - Bice - Italian
ORD/MDW - Chicago, Loop (and River North) - Oysy - Sushi/Japanese
ORD - MAZA on LIncoln Avenue in Chicago - bonus miles, 40% off with Diner's Club. Lebanese, excellent food and nice atmosphere.
ORD - Westmont - Emmy's - great breakfasts

PDX – OR, Portland - MONTEGO BAY - Jamaican
PDX – OR, Portland - VOO DOO LOUNGE - Cajun(ish)

PHX - Phoenix, West Valley - First Watch - American/Breakfast
PHX - Phoenix, West Valley - Bobby Q - Barbecue. Baby back ribs are excellent as is the pecan cole slaw and shoestring fries.


PKB - WV, Parkersburg - "Island View Restaurant" 

PSP (Palm Springs) - La Casita Restaurant - Mexicain
PSP -- SUPREME DRAGON SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

RDU - North Carolina - Triangle - Q-Shack - BBQ/Ribs

SAN - San Diego North County, Coastal - Le Passage French Bistro - French
(good, food - though the portions are small, very european)
SAN - San Diego North County, Coastal - Pizza Port - Pizza & Wings
(love the Pizza - no its not like Domino's or crud like that) And the award winning beer is great!!
SAN - San Diego Downtown, Coronado - Red Circle Cafe - European, Russian
(Great Vodka & caviar selection)
SAN (uptown/Hillstown/Pacific Beach) - Da Kine's plate lunch for those who like Hawaiian.
SAN -  Downtown - Rama thai in the gaslamp.
SAN-- Rancho Bernardo (north county) Stir Fresh - Mongolian-style stir fry
SAN: UMI Sushi 
SAN: St Tropez 

SAT - TX, San Antonio (Downtown) - Biga on the Banks - Eclectic
SAT - TX, San Antonio - Boardwalk Bistro - Mediterranean 
SAT - TX, San Antonio - Casarita - Mexican
SAT-TX, San Antonio, Downtown - Acenar - Upscale Mexican
SAT-TX, San Antonio, Quarry Market - Cementville - New American
SAT-TX, San Antonio, Alamo Heights - Cibal - International
SAT-TX, San Antonio, North Side - Goomba's - Italian (this place is a hole in the wall with great food, reasonably priced)
SAT-TX, San Antonio, NE Side - Pompeii
SAT - TX, San Antonio, NW - Fujiya Japenese Garden - Japenese
SAT - TX, San Antonio - Habaneros Grill - Mexican
SAT - TX, San Antonio - Los Barrios - Mexican
SAT - TX, San Antonio, downtown - Luciano's - Italian
SAT - TX, San Antonio - Picante Grill - Mexican


SEA - WA, Seattle, Federal Way- Pac Island Grill - Hawaiian plate lunch
SEA - WA, Seattle -- O'Asian Kitchen. Upscale dim sum 


SFO - CA, San Francisco - Marin County - ThaiHouse
SFO - Downtown (Union Square) - Sontano Grill- Californian / Mexicain
SFO - Downtown (Union Square) - Roxeanne Cafe- American / Mediteranean
SFO - HONG KONG FLOWER LOUNGE- very good dim sum 10 minutes from airport!


SJC - CA, San Jose & Area, Monterey - Old Bath House, The - American
SJC - CA, San Jose/airport, Silicon Valley, Steak and Seafood with a Carribbean/Hawaiian tilt
SJC - CA, San Jose (JapanTown) Cuban
SJC- Santana Row - Blowfish Sushi
SJC/OAK/SFO - Santa Clara, Palo Alto, San Mateo, Walnut Creek, Dublin - Taxi's Hamburgers
SJC/SFO - Peninsula - John Bentley's - New American (25)
SJC: 19 Market - great vietnamese


SMF - CA, Sacramento - Sacramento - 55 Degrees (Continental – excellent!)
SMF - CA, Sacramento - Sacramento - Bali Wine Bar and Grill (Balinese)
SMF - CA, Sacramento - Sacramento - Bridges On The River (Cali-Cajun)
SMF - CA, Sacramento - Sacramento Area - Carvers steakhouse (Roseville)
SMF - CA, Sacramento - Sacramento - Capitol Garage Coffee Company (deli)
SMF - CA, Sacramento - Sacramento - Gönül’s J Street Café (Mediterranean) – Continental)
SMF - CA, Sacramento - Sacramento - JR's Texas Barbecue (A dump with good barbecue)
SMF - CA, Sacramento - Sacramento Area (Davis) - Osaka Sushi (Japanese, no awards on AMEX)
SMF - CA, Sacramento - Sacramento, Area - Pho Bac Hoa Viet (Vietnamese, several locations)
SMF - CA, Sacramento - Sacramento, Surrounding Area - Sweetwater Bar & Grill (American)
SMF - CA, Sacramento - Sacramento - Three Sisters (Mexican)

SNA - CA, Orange County, OC North/Central  - Anaheim White House - Italian (northern)
SNA - CA, Orange County, OC South/Coastal  - Spark Woodfire Cooking
- Italian
SNA - CA, Orange County, OC South/Coastal  - Amelia's Seafood & Italian Restaurant - Italian
SNA - CA, Orange County, OC South/Coastal  - Inka Grill - Peruvian
SNA - CA, Orange County, OC North/Central  - Anaheim White House - Italian
SNA - CA, Orange County, OC North/Central - Café Chin Chin - Asian
SNA - Russell's Seafood Palace 


STL-Clayton & Kirkwood (2 locations)-Cafe Provencal-French
STL-Downtown-Kemolls-Italian
STL-St Louis County(University City): Momo's; Greek


TUS -Tucson - Downtown and East side - El Charro Mexican Restaurant

TUL - OK, Tulsa & Vicinity - Full Moon Cafe- Southwestern

YVR - Downtown/Vancouver - Kingshead Pub - Bar/Club/Lounge

Last edited by gardener; Apr 19, 2007 at 9:09 pm Reason: update
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