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.

I would definitely get on a plane to eat the kebabs in Mumbai behind the Taj Hotel called Bademiya. It's a kebab stand that's been there since 1946.

Amchur is one of my favorite spices! Perfect if you want to add some tartness, but don't want the liquid you'd get from something like citrus juice.