The Epicurean Table

César is not an extension of a past chapter; it is the evolution of a chef who has spent nearly four decades honing his voice. And that voice has never been clearer, or more confident.

To say Eleven Madison Park was everything we imagined feels like an understatement. For years, we were a house divided; Kira determined to experience this institution, and Carmine refusing as long as it remained fully vegan.

Blue Hill Farm has been on our radar for years, but the logistics never quite aligned for us, at least not in this chapter of life. Enter Family Table at Blue Hill, the perfect way to kick off the annual Jabri Family Thanksgiving trip to NYC.

Marrow isn’t just a restaurant; it’s equal parts butcher shop and neighborhood gathering place. The space feels effortlessly stylish yet approachable, where the aroma steak mingles with the hum of conversation. It’s the kind of place that celebrates good food, good people, and genuine hospitality.

Ariete is one of those restaurants we simply can’t skip when we’re in Miami. Each visit teaches us something new, reminding us why Chef Michael Beltran’s vision continues to evolve in exciting ways. The service remains outstanding warm, attentive, and perfectly in tune with the food.

Our first visit to Stubborn Seed left a lasting impression. So much so, that when our travels brought us back to Miami, we made it a priority to return. Our first experience set a remarkably high bar and we returned curious to see how the experience would evolve with the season. Chef Jeremy Ford and his team have once again curated a extraordinary tasting menu. The autumn tasting menu was clearly refreshed to reflect the season’s best, while remaining rooted in the restaurant

EL Ideas proudly holds a Michelin star. From the very first course, one you literally lick off the plate, you know you’re in for something unexpected. There’s no separation between guest and kitchen here. You’re encouraged to wander, chat with the chefs, and watch each dish come to life. There are no servers; instead, the chef who created each dish personally introduces it to you.

We’ve had Indienne on our radar for quite some time a restaurant that beautifully redefines Indian fine dining. Helmed by Chef Sujan Sarkar, this Michelin-starred gem in Chicago delivers a culinary experience that is both deeply rooted in heritage and unapologetically modern.

We firmly believe that one of the best ways to teach your child about the world is through food. We love being able to have Emma be a part of each dining experience that becomes a geography lesson, a history class, and a window into culture. Our recent visit to Elske, maintaining a one Michelin star since 2017, perfectly embodied that belief. Elske, meaning love in Danish, offers a culinary journey through Scandinavia. Flash back to world cultures, a region encompassing Denma

Mink is a jewel of a restaurant known for their incredible sourcing of a la carte oysters, tinned seafood and caviar. To begin, we indulged in oysters and caviar, opting for the chef’s choice oysters a decision we highly recommend.

Barú has been on our radar for a while, as we are loyal fans of Chef Lloyd Roberts. With his background, we knew the food would be incredible a fusion of Latin and Jamaican flavors rooted in his heritage and elevated by his global résumé. What we didn’t anticipate was just how breathtaking the restaurant itself would be. Barú is, quite literally, a Caribbean island in downtown Detroit.

Cordelia has been racking up recognition. Led by the vision of Chef Vinnie Cimino, the restaurant has earned accolades including Food & Wine naming Cimino one of the 10 Best New Chefs in America (2024), and a James Beard nod (just to name a few) that solidified Cordelia as a restaurant worth traveling for.

From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with the kind of kindness and warmth that feels like being welcomed into a friend’s home. It set the tone for what became a wonderful evening. If you have one chance to dine at Dante, the tasting menu is the only way to go.

Grey Ghost stands out as a restaurant that has become part of the fabric of Detroit dining, an establishment that balances creativity with consistency and continues to draw us back time and again.

One of our favorite new traditions is the Annual Tomato Dinner at Table 5. Now in its second year, and a first under the guidance of Chef Maddie Grupa, this beloved event continues to celebrate one of summer’s greatest ingredients with creativity, warmth, and community.

Ômo is as exclusive as it is imaginative. Guests choose between two Chef’s Tasting menus: The Journey or The Jaunt. We opted for The Jaunt, complete with all pairings (both wine and sake) and it was absolutely worth it.

If we had to curate a list of kid-friendly Michelin-starred restaurants, Capa in Orlando would make the list. Nestled within the Four Seasons, this modern Spanish-influenced steakhouse has mastered the art of balancing sophistication with warmth, creating an experience that welcomes both seasoned fine diners and families looking for something memorable.

For the month of August, one of our Michigan favorites is doing something extraordinary. Oak & Reel, celebrated for its Italian-inspired seafood and pasta, has swapped Italy for France just for one month.

Detroit had its own slice of Verona this Monday night as SheWolf hosted A Night at the Opera, an enchanting celebration inspired by the legendary Arena di Verona Opera Festival.

If you follow us at Jabri Fine Dining, you already know our love for Table 5 runs deep. It’s our Saturday ritual, our neighborhood gem, and the kind of place where the food and the faces feel like home. We’ve celebrated their seasonal menus, raved about their cult-favorite butter cake, and shared countless memories gathered around their tables.