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Should Be on Your Short-List Of Best Restaurants In North Texas

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There is something to be said for visiting a five-star restaurant
 when the city is in the clutches of an ice storm: The other scheduled 
patrons have cancelled their reservations to hide under quilted bed 
covers nursing a hot toddy; and so the chef and his staff, having braved
 the ghastly weather themselves to show up valiantly for work, will be <i>very</i>
 happy indeed to see you there, and they will do everything short of 
performing headstands to express their gratitude, serving you 
outstanding meals with exemplary service.</div>
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Such was my visit, on a blustery winter day this December, to <i>Ocean Prime</i>,
 the elegant 2006 Cameron Mitchell creation on Cedar Springs Road across
 from the Crescent Court Hotel on the northern end of downtown Dallas. 
The staff was so happy to see us, and our praise after an outstanding 
meal was such, that while we were drinking our coffees Executive Chef 
Eugenio Reyes himself came out personally to take a bow and chat with us
 for a few minutes. He is a gifted artist.</div>
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It was clear upon 
arrival that my dining partner and I had the place to ourselves. There 
was one other table, this one with five guests, far across the room. My 
host kindly picked a table far from the door and any errant blasts of 
icy wind that might have eluded the doorman. Our server was Shelby 
Griffing, a five-year veteran of <i>Ocean Prime</i> and a knowledgeable guide to dining there.</div>
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When
 Shelby suggested that the chef was excited about a dish of lollipop 
lamb chops (the popular American name for lamb rib chops with the bone 
frenched), my ears perked up. On such a day, do you really want to order
 off the menu? After all, the chef is all alone in the kitchen and is 
dying to show off his favorite dish. Why disappoint him -- or yourself? 
Under such conditions, go with the will of the restaurant. One ought to 
listen carefully and, unless you are allergic to the special, you are 
wise to select it. The chef, under these circumstances, is going to make
 an extra effort to shine. Indeed, many years of high-end restaurant 
dining have taught me that the best meals are to be had on those 
occasions when one can "bond," so to speak, with the kitchen staff. 
Never take good cooking for granted. Always listen. My father once 
remarked to me decades ago that he could always assess a man's character
 best by watching the way he treated waiters. So it is.</div>
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To be 
frank, I am not particularly fond of lamb, in spite of my years in North
 Africa, because it takes special skill to cook it properly and it is 
such a staple in so much of the world that its preparation is often 
indifferent. Too often, also, "lamb" really means "mutton." Mutton is 
often stringy, tough, and unpalatable, the sort of meat that makes 
Australians in the outback grouchy.  I usually go to <i>Ocean Prime</i> to eat fish, since there are so few really good fish restaurants in Dallas. I am partial to <em>Ocean Prime's </em>blackened Redfish, which they serve with cornspoon bread and a jalapeño corn tartar. I have ordered it a half-dozen times.</div>
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But
 there was something about Shelby's description of the lollipop lamb 
chops that made them irresistible, and both my lunch partner and I 
ordered them. To whet my palate, I chose as an appetizer a trio of 
simply outstanding Vietnamese <i>gambas</i>, or giant shrimp, served in the traditional tomato sauce with a bit of Tabasco.</div>
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And
 then came those lollipop lamb chops, five little ones served piping 
hot. We were not disappointed. To begin with, the ingredients were 
absolutely the best, before Eugenio Reyes performed his magic in the 
kitchen. These were the finest, most tender lamb chops wild and wooly 
Oregon has ever produced (as good as, if not better than, those from 
Colorado, which is the usual venue for the finest American lamb). It is 
so often true, in cuisine as in other endeavors in life, that the best 
ingredients are more than half the battle. But the way Chef Reyes 
prepared these chops was extraordinary and, in my experience, unique.</div>
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Instead
 of the traditional lamb recipe, or a variation of it, in which they are
 crusted with rosemary and salt, these were served in a very delicate 
and slightly sweet raisin-based clear reduction. Absolutely out of this 
world! The lamb chops were served with tiny potatoes the size of 
marbles. I have never had lamb with a hint of sugar or raisins before, 
except perhaps once or twice in Morocco. It was a treat, and one I shall
 remember.</div>
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I asked Chef Reyes afterwards why these lollipop chops 
are not on the regular menu, and he responded quite reasonably that it 
is simply not possible to get the desired quality of chops on a daily 
basis (though they are generally available) and that, too, respecting 
the gastronomic leanings of his Texas patrons, lamb is not something 
people in Dallas want to order every day, no matter how good it is. I 
think this is wise.</div>
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We finished our luncheon with a magnificent 
and very generous homemade crème brûlée with berries, rich vanilla 
custard enclosed in an armor of caramelized sugar. I then had an 
espresso with lemon peel.</div>
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Executive Chef Eugenio Reyes is a man of great culinary talent. Before he assumed the helm at <i>Ocean Prime</i>,
 he was sous-chef here but with regular travel also to other Cameron 
Mitchell eateries across the nation to train staff. He began his career 
in Columbus, Ohio, at Mitchell's <i>Ocean Club</i> restaurant. After 
leaving his native Mexico years ago, Reyes began life in American 
kitchens at the very bottom of the ladder, as a dishwasher, dreaming of 
the day when he could become a cook himself. Over a two-decade career, 
he has learned more and more.</div>
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I generally avoid chains, but 
Cameron Mitchell's ten locations are not really part of a chain in the 
sense that each restaurant has been tailored to its host city. Mitchell 
is planning to open his eleventh restaurant, this one in hard-to-please 
Beverly Hills, California, in early 2014.</div>
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Cameron Mitchell's public relations team has stated that "<i>Ocean Prime</i>
 is the culmination of a creative exercise we started in 2006 to define 
the best in culinary, beverage, service and atmosphere" in Dallas, and I
 think it's fair to say that they have succeeded.</div>
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<i>Ocean Prime</i>
 is at 2101 Cedar Springs Road in Dallas (75201) at the corner of Pearl 
and across from the Crescent Court Hotel. Even on days when the weather 
is bad, it is always wise to make a reservation: (214) 965-0440.</div>
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Should Be on Your Short-List Of Best Restaurants In North Texas

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Shanghai named 'Best Modern Restaurant'

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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">The
 open-concept kitchen opened its doors in July last year and was rated 
No. 1 restaurant in Shanghai by TripAdvisor. It occupies the penthouse 
floor of The Swatch Art Peace Hotel, a Renaissance-style 1906 heritage 
landmark on the Bund. The glorious view of The Bund is an added 
incentive to make Shook! your must-visit restaurant while in Shanghai. </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Commenting
 on the award, James Mcbride, President of YTL Hotels said: "It is 
indeed a great honour for Shook! Shanghai to have been awarded "Best 
Modern Restaurant" at the Modern Weekly 2011 Best Restaurants Awards. 
Shook!'s distinctive concept in an iconic landmark that is The Swatch 
Art Peace Hotel, makes for a truly unforgettable dining experience. Its 
uniquely designed open-kitchen conveys the feel of "dining without 
borders" - intimate, nothing hidden, open to all."</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Helmed
 by Executive Chef Kevin Cape, Shook!'s open culinary theatre comprises 
four master chefs and four distinct cuisines. The unique menu features 
whispers of Chinese, Japanese, Southeast Asian and modern Western 
cuisines, yet is flexible enough to transport you anywhere your heart 
and palate desires. Signature dishes include snow white dancing prawns 
(stir-fried prawns with hot mayonnaise sprinkled with honey-glazed 
walnuts), confit of slow-cooked salmon, and cajun-style sea bass.</span></b></span></div>

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10 Most Expensive Restaurants

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I
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fancy? If so, how fancy can you possibly get? This particular list talks
 of the most expensive restaurants in the world. Your everyday expensive
 restaurants are not even cute compared to these. I don’t exactly 
understand what it is about the food they cook that makes it so 
expensive. For most of the restaurants it is just the environment and 
ambience they offer. They charge you for sitting at their restaurant, 
not for eating their food per say so high-priced meals are a nice cover 
up. Nonetheless, I am sure you will have an amazing time in these 
places. Bon Appetit.</div>
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10. ALINEA, CHICAGO, UNITED STATES</h2>
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At number ten we have a restaurant from Chicago in United States. The restaurant started the services on the 4<sup style="line-height: 0;">th</sup> May
 in year 2005. The owner of the place is Grant Achatz and he is also the
 head chef of the place. There are only two restaurants in Chicago to 
have received a rating of three stars from Michelin Guide; it is the 
highest rating, and Alilnea is one of those restaurants. It was reviewed
 by the critic Sam Sifton in the New York Times. The name of the 
restaurant comes from the symbol of the same name.</div>
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9. VARVARY, MOSCOW, RUSSIA</h2>
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 restaurant was the idea of Chef Anatoly Komm. He always loved cooking 
and before he went on into this business, he was forty years old. He is a
 qualified geophysicist. He opened Versace and Ferre boutiques in 
Moscow. This particular restaurant of his is a complete hit in Moscow. 
If you are looking for good food, there is no place better but it comes 
at a cost. A good meal will cost you around $270 excluding the wine or 
any other drinks for that matter. You know how wine is, it can 
practically double or even triple the total check so do that math.</div>
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8. THE FAT DUCK, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND</h2>
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This
 particular restaurant is the highest rated restaurant in Britain and of
 course that makes it the most expensive in Britain as well. The head 
chef around this place is Heston Blumenthal and his dishes are unique. 
The best part about this guy is that he learned everything all by 
himself. If you are looking for some good food and complete meals, 
expect to pay around $300 and that too without any wine. That will cost 
you extra, so your total check could very well exceed $700 easy.</div>
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You
 will be able to find this restaurant atop the tallest building in 
Bangkok and it overlooks the Chao Praya River. Japanese Mackerel in 
Peppery Tomato Broth, Sweet-Tasting Rhone Lamb, Soulard Duck with 
Double-Fungus and Lobster with Beets, Pickled Onion and Salad Greens are
 the signature dishes at this place. You should know that if you are 
extremely hungry, you will really not be able to eat your fill and I am 
sure you can guess why that is. So either eat a little before you leave 
home for this place, or just keep ordering.</div>
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6. FRENCH LAUNDRY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES</h2>
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If
 you are looking for a table at this place you are going to have to wait
 for a very long time. The reservations are made two months in advance, 
so if you plan to go their today, it is not going to happen until at 
least two months. The average check you get for eating at this place is a
 whopping $957. Usually however, it will cost $270 per person. Also, you
 should know that this place has a dress code and a very strict one at 
that so if you are not wearing the proper clothes, you can say goodbye 
to your table.</div>
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5. SOLO PER DUE, UMBRIA, ITALY</h2>
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This
 is the smallest restaurant in the country and it is the most expensive 
restaurant of the country too. It will cost you around $300 for regional
 cooking. It offers local sheep’s cheese, Abruzzo sausage, wild 
mushrooms and berries; a meat, fish or vegetable entrée and homemade 
bread. All of this is complimented with delicious wines from the cellar.
 You can have yourself entertained by a private firework display as 
well; that’s something new.</div>
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4. ALAIN DUCASSE AU PLAZA ATHENEE, PARIS, FRANCE</h2>
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This
 is a very old-school building, full of lights and amazing architecture.
 What do you expect from the most romantic city in the world? This place
 will literally empty you for starters, you are going to have to pay 
around $250 for the starter that is langoustines with caviar. The usual 
check per head is about $500 and this price does not include any wine 
and they have around 35,000 bottles of wine in the cellar.</div>
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The
 chef Masa Takayama came to the Big Apple with the idea of this 
particular restaurant. According to the New York Magazine ‘a meal of the
 highest quality is worth almost any price’. Now, I do not really agree 
with that, but most people do which is why they are happy to pay around 
$400 per person to eat in this place. You should know that the per head 
cost mentioned above does not include tax, tip or sake.</div>
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This
 is the best in the world when it comes to underwater restaurants. It 
has been constructed around five meters below the sea level and it will 
over you such amazing views of the aqua life as you enjoy your food. It 
cost around $5 million to build. The interesting bit is that the 
restaurant only has fourteen seats. The menu at this place will cost you
 around $300 per person but people pay if happily for the offered 
Western cuisine and rich seafood. Now this is one place I would love to 
go to.</div>
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1. ARAGAWA, TOKYO, JAPAN</h2>
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I
 am not a very big fan of Japanese food but that does not change the 
facts. Aragawa, located in Tokyo is the most expensive restaurant in the
 world. The restaurant only serves one entrée; steak. That particular 
steak can and will cost you around $600 per person. For the past three 
years, this place has been the most expensive restaurant. To be quite 
honest, I would not go this place even if I had that kind of money for 
one simple reason – I do not like Japanese food.</div>
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