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Momofuku Ssam Bar

Momofuku Ssam Bar

Momofuku Ssam Bar

Despite my sceptical Momofuku Ko review, I do think that it’s great what David Chang is doing at the rest of his restaurants (which are more casual Momofuku Ssam Bar, Noodle Bar or, the latest addition, Ma Pêche). Where else you will find so many good things in one place?…

18
Oct '10
What happened to Sushi Yasuda?

What happened to Sushi Yasuda?

What happened to Sushi Yasuda?

For years I considered Sushi Yasuda in New York as the benchmark for perfect sushi outside Japan, this time it was just a shadow of its former self. Everything seemed to be like always, yet the key element, the fish was much worse than previous times. The fish was dry…

8
Oct '10
Jean Georges

Jean Georges

Jean Georges

Jean Georges (3*) 1 Central Park West, New York – 212 299-3900 Chef: Jean-Georges Vongerichten Ambiance and service: “Manhattan chic”, professional yet invisible service. Food? Well, I’ve written about Jean Georges before – I am still puzzled how come it has such high ratings everywhere. It is among “30 most…

17
Feb '10
Soto

Soto

Soto

I am jealous of all the great sushi restaurants you can find in Manhattan. In that sense, Europe is sad (I know, I am repeating myself ;)) – the fish quality is bad most of the times, the sushi masters (or those pretending to be sushi masters) don’t slice fish…

9
Feb '10
Katz’s Delicatessen

Katz’s Delicatessen

Katz’s Delicatessen

Katz’s Delicatessen is not only a pastrami institution, it’s part of New York history. If you visit New York, you must go there the same as you must eat a buttery croissant when in Paris or spicy currywurst when in Berlin. The question is, is it worth a return? Yesterday…

8
Feb '10
Kyo Ya, New York

Kyo Ya, New York

Kyo Ya, New York

I wish I went to Kyo Ya (94 East 7th str. tel. 212 982 4140) before diving into the mysterious kaiseki experience in Kikunoi, Kyoto last spring. Maybe I would have enjoyed Kikunoi more. Degustating kaiseki dinner without certain preparation and knowledge is the same as going to a 3…

3
Nov '08
Per Se

Per Se

Per Se

Per Se is by far the best restaurant I have ever been to the USA. It is worth every high rating it has – whether it is 3 Michelin stars or 28/30 in Zagat. The view of the Columbus Circle was stunning, the people working there knowledgeable and extremely professional,…

27
Oct '08
Jean Georges

Jean Georges

Jean Georges

The three Michelin stars Jean Georges was the most boring and “factory like” gastronomic restaurant I have ever dined. It doesn’t come any close to the three or even two Michelin stars” institutions” in France and in Europe while in New York I could name at least five gastronomic restaurants…

22
Oct '08
Bouley

Bouley

Bouley

It is not a secret that some of the best chefs on the planet are “French-trained”. Their work in gastronomic restaurants in France brings valuable experience for their careers. That highly influences not only their techniques and style of cooking but also what cuisine they cook. Not surprising- usually French.…

18
Feb '08
Le Bernardin, NY

Le Bernardin, NY

Le Bernardin, NY

I thought I should give a second chance to this 3 Michelin stars seafood restaurant, even if my first time there was very disappointing. I told myself I would choose other dishes which would prove my initial judgements were wrong. Unfortunately, after my dinner in Le Bernardin last Friday, I…

23
Jan '08