If you had to choose a restaurant for a special meal for a person in L.A. one evening where would it be? I do not want anything with very complicated food and expensive is fine but not insanely expensive (like Capo). I prefer... (6 replies, last updated by Diana June 10, 2008)

in June. Also, any comments on APICIUS would be appreciated. As for a special meal, I haven’t been, but have heard that l"Ambroisie is worth the $$$$. (15 replies, last updated by fanoffrance April 23, 2009)

We’re headed to Paris for our honeymoon in mid-May and though we don’t have a ton of money to spend, we have budgeted one really special (aka expensive) meal while we’re there. If you could recommend a... (3 replies, last updated by YTOWN6 March 19, 2009)

Hello, I’ve browsed through the board and come up with a fine selection of restos but need further advice. I am looking for a sophisticated, showstopping meal for very experienced foodies who are celebrating a wedding... (13 replies, last updated by intrepid September 29, 2007)

in a couple of months and since we’re full-fare passengers I thought I’d switch up the meal options and go with a "special meal request". When we booked the tickets, I chose Asian Vegetarian, as opposed to Vegetarian,... (23 replies, last updated by wleatherette March 23, 2007)

I may treat her to a nice meal, dinner or lunch. We both are world travelers and very adventurous when it comes to eatting, so any curisine would be fine. Price wise, I’m hoping no more than $50/person (excluding drinks).... (4 replies, last updated by limster February 27, 2007)

I’m looking for a special meal this sunday night, kind of a first date, but not exactly (more of a third date). I know Lucques has the sunday night supper, but I’ve heard that it’s not as great as their other... (12 replies, last updated by ElissaInPlaya February 28, 2007)

break the bank. Would like to keep this meal to $100-125 pp, give or take (is that even possible for a special meal at one of the known places in Paris?). We’re staying in the 5th, whichever place we choose should be close... (9 replies, last updated by yumyum January 31, 2006)

In June, my parents will celebrate their 50th anniversary. We want to take them someplace special. We will be 6 adults and one 5 year old. It will be a Saturday night, so I don’t want the restaurant to frown on us having a... (0 replies, last updated by Nina March 1, 2004)

I seem to embaress people when the waitstaff announces the list of specials with no prices and I ask the price politely. I would not buy any other item without knowing the price so why is a meal different? Many times the price of... (9 replies, last updated by nooodles July 24, 2005)

Can anyone help, I am traveling to Orlando from England in December to get married. I am looking for somewhere special for the evening meal after the wedding. We are considering dining at Victoria and Alberts, I know its... (0 replies, last updated by Chris Browne October 1, 2001)

For the foodies of NYC. If you could have only one meal in NYC,price is not important, where would you go? (7 replies, last updated by RJH March 4, 2003)

For our third annual “one of the sisters is turning 50” weekend, we are going to San Diego. Staying at the Loew’s Coronado, we will have access to a car, but would prefer not to drive too very far. We are four... (11 replies, last updated by Jim Strain December 10, 2004)

Of the following restaurants ( I have been to Peristyle), which is the most romantic/ great wine list/ good room/ consistent. Rene Bistrot Restaurant August Stella Herbsaint Feelings Gabrielle Brigtsen One night I will be with a group... (3 replies, last updated by Amanda March 26, 2004)

My parents are celebrating a milestone anniversary and my sister and I would like to take them out for a special dinner to celebrate while they are in town over the holidays. We would like someplace elegantly cozy with... (14 replies, last updated by mimi-dc November 5, 2003)