I have been fortunate enough to visit several countries outside North America and in my journey's I am always searching for great food. This begins with several Internet searches well before I leave and sometimes culminates in a culinary moment to savor and share.

Rainwater's on Kettner, San Diego, California, USA

I enjoyed fantastic prime rib at this wonderful restaurant. I also recall the most delicious mashed potatoes and cream corn...sounds simple but they do it in such a way that it is hard to describe. It must be tasted to appreciate.

The Royal Hotel, Durban, South Africa

By far, the finest lamb I have ever eaten was at the Royal Grill, in Durban's Royal Hotel. This lamb was from the Karoo, South Africa's "Great Plains".

Fogo De Chao, Fort Worth, Texas, USA

After enjoying this restaurant I know what it feels like to be meat drunk. I truly enjoyed the Picanha and Alcatra

La Chaumierre, Washington DC, USA

This country French restaurant in DC (Georgetown actually) is just great and is the highlight of many of my trips to DC. Try the Fricasse of sweet breads followed by the cheese and bread plate for a wonderful meal.

Snoopy's Pier, Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

We tried this restaurant on vacation in Corpus Christi. The restaurant is located just off the Gulf on South Padre Island drive...the seafood is delivered to thei pier by the fisherman and the menu is a chalkboard (you know that means fresh). I could not stop eating the oysters...just too good.

Heitmiller's Steak House, Waco, Texas, USA

This simple restaurant is sort of the hole in the wall type but the Chicken Fried Steak is exceptoinal. Don't expect valet service or fancy linens...just consistently good food.