Per Se
Make a reservation far, far in advance to dine at Per Se, Thomas Keller's culinary temple. Founder of the legendary French Laundry in Napa Valley, Keller has opened a decadent, extraordinary outpost in New York at the Time Warner Center. Each day Per Se features two unique tasting menus---a chef's-tasting and a vegetarian-tasting menu. Plan to spend four hours on a truly unforgettable meal.
Per Se
10 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10023
(212) 823-9335
perseny.com
Jean Georges
Jean Georges Vongerichten has created an empire of fusion restaurants ranging from London, Paris, Vancouver, Las Vegas and Shanghai to New York. Jean Georges combines traditional French cuisine with pan-Asian twists to extraordinary effect. Start with Japanese snapper sashimi with fresh herbs and Thai chili. Entrees include broiled squab with foie gras, Maine lobster with basil butter and rack of lamb with chili glaze. Finish on a high note with a flight of dessert tastings. Prix fixe and tasting menus are available.
Jean Georges
1 Central Park West
New York, New York 10023
(212) 299-3900
jean-georges.com
Daniel
For a romantic, classically French culinary experience, reserve a table at Daniel. Chef Daniel Boulud has exacting standards and every morsel is a treasure. In addition to the 4-Star rating from the "New York Times," Daniel also holds the highly coveted three stars from the Michelin guide. Sample olive oil poached cod or duck foie gras. Continue with Dover Sole or dry aged Black Angus beef. Desserts are outstanding. Prix fixe menu available with wine pairings.
Daniel
60 E 65th St.
New York, NY 10065-7056
(212) 288-0033
danielnyc.com
Le Bernardin
Le Bernardin is chef Eric Ripert's long-standing seafood superstar. The setting is quiet and refined. Ripert's seafood is sparkling, fresh, unparalleled. Begin with a tasting of Kumamoto oysters or yuzu-cured wild Alaskan salmon. Savor a poached egg with Osetra caviar or baked lobster with truffled foie gras stuffing. Close with dark chocolate, peanut and caramel tart served with a praline-citrus sorbet. Prix fixe and tasting menus available.
Le Bernardin
155 W 51st St.
New York, NY 10019
(212) 554-1515
le-bernardin.com
Eleven Madison Park
Founder Danny Meyer and current executive chef Daniel Humm have brought Eleven Madison Park back into the spotlight with four stars from the "New York Times." Chef Humm focuses on seasonal ingredients to great effect. Appetizers feature Alaskan king crab with green apple, cilantro and madras curry and tagliolini with white Alba truffles. Entrees include venison with glazed pears, mushrooms and bacon, duck with fennel and mission figs and snapper with saffron and ginger. Choose from three-course prix fixe and eleven-course tasting menus, as well as seasonal tasting menus.
Eleven Madison Park
11 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10010
(212) 889-0905
elevenmadisonpark.com
Masa
If you are a sushi connoisseur with plenty of cash to spare, then Masa is the place for you. This modern Zen temple seats 26. There is no menu. Chef Masa guides you on a multi-course, seasonal menu ranging from $400 to $600 per person. Seafood is impeccably fresh and service is exquisite. For a superb omakase (chef's choice) experience, dine at Masa.
Masa
10 Columbus Cir.
New York, NY 10019
(212) 823-9800
masanyc.com
About The Author
Katiana Zimmerman is a writer, composer, and singer. She has written children's musicals, including the Emmy Award-winning HBO film Autism: The Musical. Kat has received two ASCAP awards. She holds a Master's degree from the Manhattan School of Music. Kat studied nutrition for disease prevention at the McDougall Institute, the Pritikin Institute, and FitPath in British Columbia.
