Here's my quick-n-dirty restaurant recommendations. Its a work in progess (as is everything in this site).
Beaufort Grocery
117 Queen Street
Beaufort, NC 28516-2213
252.728.3899
www.beaufortgrocery.com
Love this place. Little restaurant hidden away in Beaufort. Aunt Marion's apple & onion salad is one of best with the cranberry vinaigrette dressing. Girfriend recommends the duck for an entree. I'll take anything. There is a dessert that is a pastry stuffed with ice cream and served in a whiskey sauce that is a killer.
Reservations recommend. If its just two of you ask for the table in the front window. That's the best spot. Appetizers, entrees, deserts and wine will run you $75-$100 for two.
Dahlia Lounge
2001 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
206.682.4142
www.tomdouglas.com
Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar
1916 Pike Place
Suite 16
Seattle, WA
206.622.7721
I could eat here every day and just about do when I'm in Seattle.
Etta's Seafood
2020 Western Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
206.443.6000
www.tomdouglas.com
If they have the banana creme pie, get it.
Lola
2000 4th Avenue
(Corner Fourth and Virginia)
Seattle, WA 98121
206.441.1430
www.tomdouglas.com
Mesa Grill
102 5th Ave
New York, NY 10011
212.807.7400
www.mesagrill.com
Vesuvio's Pizzeria
3316 South Church Street
Burlington, NC 27215
336.586.0818
www.vesuvios.com
Italian. Not much on atmosphere, but the they have excellent pasta dishes (the penne silciliana is excellent) and great pizza (especially some of the non-traditional pizzas).
Cost is very reasonable for the quality of the food. Under $20 for two.
Wild Ginger
1401 Third Avenue
(Corner of Third and Union)
Seattle, WA 98101
206.623.4450
www.wildginger.net