TOP 10 NEW RESTAURANTS IN THE U.S. 2008

Allen & Delancey
115 Allen St.
New York, NY 10002
212-253-5400

An extravagant menu finely fits the edgy opulence of candlelit, chandeliered dining rooms filled with antiques and curios. Read more.

Aubergine
L'Auberge Carmel
Seventh Ave. & Monte Verde St.
Carmel, CA 93923
831-624-8578

Chef Christophe Grosjean shines at the helm of restaurateur David Fink's beloved Carmel restaurant. Read more.

Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza
Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-352-2525

Charlie Palmer's American cuisine takes center stage in a modern and sophisticated space. Read more.

Christopher's Restaurant & Crush Lounge
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-522-2344

A triple threat from chef Christopher Gross: an upscale but casual bistro, the Crush Lounge wine bar and a high-end French restaurant. Read more.

Forté di Asprinio
225 Clematis St.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-833-3330

Stephen Asprinio ignites the Palm Beach scene with his ultra-modern Italian restaurant. Read more.

4th & Swift
Southern Dairies, Bldg. B
621 North Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
678-904-0160

Rough brick walls and exposed industrial elements form the backdrop for some of the most inventive food Atlanta has seen in a long time. Read more.

Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood
The London West Hollywood
1020 N. San Vicente Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-854-1111

“Hell’s Kitchen” star Gordon Ramsay’s first restaurant in the City of Angels is heaven-sent. Read more.

L2O
The Belden-Stratford Hotel
2300 N. Lincoln Park W.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-868-0002

A blend of Japanese, French and contemporary cuisines with impeccable service to match. Read more.

Restaurant Charlie
The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino
3325 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
866-263-3001

A night at Charlie Trotter’s eponymous seafood-centric restaurant in Las Vegas will fulfill your wish for fine fish. Read more.

Ubuntu
1140 Main St.
Napa, CA 94559
707-251-5656

It’s a yoga studio! It’s a vegetarian restaurant! It’s both! Read more.