Our intrepid food reporter Tom Stauffer worked in kitchens for years, and he brings that extensive, insider knowledge to every review. So when he says something's good, he means it. And when he says something's great, well, if you're a foodie, you need to go eat there right now.

Here are Stauffer's top 12 fine dining picks for 2008. Those restaurants that made the list are diverse but all share one thing: They kick culinary ass. 'Cos Stauffer said so.

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