It’s Pacific Time (pictured) with the reopening of Jonathan Eismann’s pioneering eatery, which has moved from Lincoln Road to the Design District; the total overhaul includes a cheaper (though still expensive) Mediterranean menu featuring small plates and lots of local ingredients plus a contemporary space with courtyard seating that’s handsome if a bit loud (35 NE 40th St., Miami; 305-722-7369).

Tucked into Driade, the sleek design showroom, Fratelli Lyon is an instant-hit Italian that puts out an impressive spread of moderately priced rustic fare from all over The Boot, complemented by a distinguished wine list; service by an enthusiastic staff and a perpetually kicky vibe help keep the place packed at all hours (4141 NE 2nd Ave., Miami; 305-572-2901).

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The flavors of two great islands combine at the 2nd Kahala Food & Wine Classic, which takes place September 12th and 13th at The Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honolulu. With its “G’Day Meets Aloha” theme, the fest this year will meld cuisine from Australia and Hawaii, courtesy of visiting chef Brent Savage and sommelier Nick Hildebrandt (both from Sydney's Bentley Restaurant and Bar) and local chef Beverly Gannon (Hali'imaile General Store, Joe’s Bar & Grill)...

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Much ink has already been spilled about this year's Bocuse d'Or international cooking competition (with Thomas Keller in charge of the American team) but now things are getting serious. While the main competition in Lyons, France, doesn't happen until January, the U.S. "finals" take place on September 26th–27th, kicking off the 13th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. For this leg in the Bocuse, two teams of eight chefs – including Top Chef Season 3 winner Hung Huynh – cook for a panel of 15 and a stadium of spectators before being winnowed down to the final U.S. team. This is just one part of the two-day event that participants can enjoy for a mere $450 admission fee per person...

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As we launch our first-ever Zagat Dating (& Dumping) Survey, we are asking for your candid, witty and enlightening insights into the world of relationships. Let us in on the ups and downs of your dating experiences. For example, when you go to a restaurant with a date for the first time, do you order differently than you normally would? Who should pay for dinner? Would you ever date your boss? How about someone your best friend had dated?

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