The Harrison

...is located in NYC's Tribeca at 355 Greenwich Street.

"E", "K" and I had a lovely dinner there.

We all started with glasses of white wine. "E" had the baked gorgonzola stuffed pear ($7). "K" had the marinated olives ($4) and I had the Gnocchi with oxtail, horseradish, kale and pecorino ($12).

"E" had the Atlantic Salmon with cauliflower salad, leek puree and lemon confit ($24). "K" and I both had the Potato Wrapped Trout with sunchokes, french beans, almonds and grainy mustard ($24). And we shared a side order of Sauteed Spinach ($8).

For dessert "E" and "K" both had french press coffee ($5) and we shared the brownie ice cream sandwich ($8).

Everything was wonderful.

The John Dory Oyster Bar

...is owned by the renowned chef, April Bloomfield, and is located in the Ace Hotel in NYC in the bordering neighborhoods of the Flatiron District and Lower Midtown at 1196 Broadway.

This restaurant specializes in oysters (of course) and small plates.

I started with a Veronicocktail (prosecco and candied ginger) - $12.

Then I had the Char Pate ($9) served with a Parker House Roll. The pate was good, but the roll was fantastic - warm and buttery.

Next I had their famous Oyster Pan Roast ($14) which is a creamy soup studded with oysters and topped with an Uni crostini. The waiter suggested a side order of Parker House Rolls ($4.50) for dunking - which was a great idea. I could make a meal of these fabulous rolls. The Uni was also buttery and rich.

Then I tried the Spanish Mackerel Escabeche ($12) which was very tart and even though the white filets were flaky I didn't like the flavor all.

The dessert menu was not very inspiring so I had the Grapefruit with ginger sugar cookies ($7). The cookies were great - light and airy.

Peninsula Grill - Charleston

The Peninsual Grill is located in the famous Planters Inn Hotel.

I started with a glass of Reisling ($9) and served a dainty amuse bouche.

I ordered the foie gras appetizer ($18) and daily special of Sheepshead Fish with rice and string beans ($34.50)

For dessert I was torn between the famous Coconut Cake and the chocolate torte with orange creamsicle. My waiter was nice enough to ask the pastry chef to make a small tasting plate of both for me ($8).

And I took a full slice of the Coconut Cake to go ($10) to be enjoyed the next day for breakfast. It is a 6 layer cake and very dense.

McCrady's - Charleston

...is located at 2 Unity Alley and offers a great 3 c0urse prix fixe market menu for $39.

I had a glass of riesling ($12) and bacon and cheddar pork rinds ($5) to start.

I had the shrimp and clams with grits appetizer. Then the grouper with Carolina rice for entree. And I ended it with sweet potato pie.

Fleet Landing - Charleston

...is located on the water at 186 Concord Street.

I had a great seat outside on the deck.

To start I had the fried green tomatoes stacked with crab salad ($8.95) and a glass of Riesling ($6.25). Then I tried the daily special which was the local trigger fish ($22.95) which is a white, flaky fish.

And to end - pecan pie ($6.50).