On Restaurants and Near Misses

We are not restaurant critics and that is not the purpose of this blog.  But we are chefs and hope to share with you now and again thoughts we have on some that we particularly like, or maybe even the near misses. 

When in Phoenix recently, we, like pretty much everyone attending the RCA tried to get to the much-touted Pizzeria Bianco, recently voted as the best pizza in the country.  And, like so many others, we were daunted by the crazy lines that started to form at 3pm each day for a 5pm opening.  We didn't have enough beer and wine to wait that long, but maybe another time.  Being so close to NYC, it's hard to be disappointed for too long.     

We did want to share one restaurant that has become a real favorite of ours,  Vie near Chicago serves up amazing seasonal contemporary American.  Check out this menu!  Paul Virant is a great young talent.  And the wine list isn't bad, either.  It's nice to see a great selection at reasonable prices.