An even further spinoff -- what are you ten favorite restaurants, anywhere?

Ten is a lot to consider, but I'll give it a shot. And I assume it has to be places you've actually been to. Also in no order:

1. Girl and the Goat, Chicago, IL
2. L'Espalier, Boston, MA
3. St. John Smithfield, London, England
4. Le Coucou, New York, NY
5. Kubu at Mandapa, Ubud, Bali
6. Mr. B's Bistro, New Orleans, LA (sentimental reasons)
7. Table Season to Taste, Cambridge, MA
8. Carmen, Boston, MA (RIP)
9. The French Laundry, Yountville, CA
10. Duckfat, Portland, ME

Honorable Mention: Osteria Francescana, Modena, Italy. I haven't been yet, but am pretty damn confident it will be on my list after I do in September.