Is there a restaurant for which you'd get on a plane? I would get on a plane to eat a meal at Noma, wherever they happen to be in the world.

I had my 40th birthday party here and still go at least a few times a month. Some of my favorite dishes at this French Vietnamese restaurant are Fried Spring Rolls and Amok Cambodgien. The menu includes many lighter options too. It's also great for people-watching, and the waitstaff is some of the most fashionable I've ever seen.

La Mercerie One of my favorite places to eat in NYC, this wonderful and unpretentious French restaurant is a great place for meetings, dates or a celebration with friends. The burger alone is to die for. They have a large shop with home furnishings, like couches, linens and pottery, that's perfect for browsing in case you've arrived early for your table.

What's your favorite restaurant to eat alone at? I don't mind eating at any restaurant alone. There's a great taco stand in Chelsea Market called Los Tacos No. 1. I would go there any day, any time.