List: My Favorite Dining Experiences in 2011 (Thus Far)

In chronological order:

Low Country Cuisine in Charleston: Hominy Grill, FIG, Husk, and Magnolias

Seafood with a View of the Pitons at Dasheene (Soufriere, Saint Lucia)

Edith's Restaurant & The Office in Cabo San Lucas
Local Hawaiian Fare: Ahi Poke, Saimin & the Loco Moco

El Toro Sandwich at Phil's BBQ (San Diego, CA)

Surfin' California Burrito at Lucha Libre Taco Shop (San Diego, CA) 

The Best Food at a Festival Goes to New Orleans Jazzfest 2011
Mofongo in Miami: Jimmy'z is the Best
Pierre's in Islamorada, Florida Keys: Dinner Comes with a Sunset

El Siboney in Key West: My Favorite Cuban Place is 90 Miles from Havana
Empanadas del Parque: The Best Empanadas Ever (New York, NY)

Memphis BBQ Vs. Birmingham BBQ

Best Fried Chicken: Gus's (Memphis) Vs. JCT. Kitchen (Atlanta)

Maine Lobster: Street & Co, Lobster Shack & Red's Eats

And the best part?  There is still a whole six months left in the year!