Berns still is my favorite, but after going to BsAs earlier this month, Cabana Las Lilas vaults into my top five.

La Brigada in BsAs also was superb. For the money, you can't beat the food down there.

I know it's a chain, but I've always been impressed with The Keg.

And I'll put in a plug for two of my homies: Jim's Steakhouse in Peoria and Club 41 in St. Augustine, Ill. (population 152).