Restaurants

Customizable pizzas and pasta bowls; 16-ounce new york sirloin steak; six types of half-pound beef burgers

Sips of signature martinis or champagne flank two dozen oysters such as Blue Point and Fanny Bay in a sleek raw bar

Bordeaux-braised short ribs dipped into gruyere fondue in an upscale dining room with plush banquettes and sumptuous paintings

Michelin-recommended eatery's tapas adorn small plates inside softly lit restaurant

Painted brick and vine-like mural work form elegantly rustic environment around plates of risotto, grilled pizza, and meat doused in wine

Fresh pastas and sauces lauded by the New York Times and The Boston Globe; tapenades, imported salami, cheeses, and antipasto

Oceanfront restaurant with authentic Japanese cuisine and sushi such as california rolls, hibachi-style lobster tail, and tempura udon

Award-winning dry-rubbed pork, ribs, and beef are marinated overnight, then slow-smoked over Ohio-grown applewood

Sicilian-born owner follows homeland recipes as he crafts fresh sauces from vine-ripened tomatoes & pasta or pizza from imported ingredients

Cross-continental collections of dishes such as japanese sushi, korean clay pots, and chinese stir-fries