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RyuGin

RyuGin in Tokyo Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/acme/8176106479/"> acme </a>

Michelin star restaurant in Tokyo that blends traditional kaiseki with molecular gastronomy.

Eleven Madison Park

Plate at Eleven Madison Park in New York. Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/andersc77/6050895184/in/photostream/">andersc77</a>

Blowing up the New York dining scene Eleven Madison Park is a meal you won't soon forget.

Per Se

Four Story Hill Farm’s “Cuisse De Poularde" at Per Se in New York. Photo by alphacityguides.

The undisputed king of New York dinning, Per Se is every bit as good as the hype.

Marea

Fusilli wine braised octopus bone marrow in New York. Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scaredykat/5566396839/">goodiesfirst</a>

High-end Mediterranean Italian seafood so good you can almost hear the tide rolling in.

Sushi Yasuda

Sushi at Sushi Yasuda in New York. Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stuart_spivack/116210799/in/set-72057594087860695//">stu_spivack</a>

Often touted as the best sushi in New York Yasuda is sure to impress sushi novices and snobs alike.

Babbo

Lamb Chops at Babbo in New York. Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffreyallen/3774422177/">Jeffrey_Allen</a>

Chef Mario Batali's famous Italian that never disappoints.