EDGE New York City

If what you know about eating in Vegas is a late-night buffet, then you need to return to the city that has become the dining mecca of the States.

Chef José Andrés opened the first Jaleo in D.C. in 1993, followed by two metropolitan Washington outposts that made Jaleo a beloved local institution. Andrés’ fourth Jaleo opened at the Cosmopolitan in 2011 to become Vegas’s "Best New Restaurant."

San Franciscans live with an abundance of food harvested fresh near their doorsteps year around. Come along for a gastronomical adventure that begins at Ferry Plaza.

Outside of Boston’s Chinatown, there aren’t many Chinese restaurants - but there are tons of Asian restaurants, featuring combinations of Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean and Vietnamese food.

It’s no secret that New York City has many venue options for same-sex couples. My quest for the ultimate wedding reception venue led me to Beacon Restaurant & Bar.

Opened just a few months, Dapur in Fort Lauderdale has already wooed the locals with its delicious Indonesian fare and trendy interior.

Rich Landau made an impact as the first chef to cook a Vegan dinner at the James Beard House. Now, Landau and wife /partner Kate Jacoby, the great minds behind the long lived Philadelphia favorite, Horizons, open their new restaurant, Vedge in November.

"Over the last few years Miami Beach has acquired a collection of famous restaurants and renowned chefs from New York City and abroad," said Director of the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Lee Brian Schrager.

I’ve always had a soft spot for Rosie’s. Ever since they opened, I have been a sucker for their friendly service, fun atmosphere (especially on Sundays!), their big juicy burgers and tasty mojitos.

Participating Dine Out Lauderdale restaurants and the public were invited to create an original spirit-infused cocktail reflecting Greater Fort Lauderdale’s beach chic vibe in ingredients, look, taste and name, using Stoli Vodka.