CAFÉ
DES ARTISTES(website) Chef
Bill Peet 1 W. 67th St. 212-877-3500
Cuisine: Country French
Named for the artist who lived in the apartment upstairs,
Landmark classic Lincoln Center West side French where
chef Bill Peet is creating food from another era. “Bill
Peet will lure you and ultimately captivate you with his
own renditions of the classics, his takes you on a journey
of the cuisine that has for so long set the standard in
the world of food. ”Gorgeous murals panted by former
artist of the building. Great romantic setting superb
French food and magnificent floral arrangements. It’s
a beautiful place for special occasion. Don’t leave without
trying the desserts.
JEAN
GEORGES Trump International Hotel
1 Central Park W. (bet. 60th & 61st Sts.)
New York (212) 299-3900 Cuisine: French
Top rated Central Park West restaurant where one of the
best chefs of his generation is preparing world class
food. Craftsman creating amazing combination of flavors,
you think you died and went to France. Mr. Vongerichten
has examined all the details that make dinning luxurious.
From the look of the dining rooms to flawless service
to acquiesced and highly innovative food. Beautiful terrace
and personal treatment turns a visits at Jean Georges
into unparallel dining experience.
MASA
10 Columbus Cir. New York, NY 10019
Cross Street: 59th Street
(212) 823-9800
New York's priciest prix-fixe at staggering $300 plus
is an understated celebration of pristine and perfect
fish. Zen-like Japanese in the Time Warner Center, LA
sushi king Masayoshi Takayama is now producing out of
this world kaiseki-style dinners of a caliber never before
seen in New York City. The main focus here is on chef
Masa Takayama and his highly professional culinary team.
There is a quiet, humble reverence in their work; it is
anything but showy, yet exhilarating to watch. Servers
blend seamlessly into the background, keeping tiny sake
cups full and replacing dishes without intruding. Diners
are pampered and servers are not obtrusive.
Takayama settles for nothing short of the highest quality
fish and seafood. From refreshing uni that melts in you
mouth to the velvety toro tartare topped with generous
amount of caviar and the buttery foie gras and lobster
shabu shabu. then comes the perfectly designed sushi,
every dish ids devised with skill by world craftsman.
PICHOLINE 35 West 64th St. New York, NY 10023
Cross Street: Between Broadway and Central Park West
(212) 724-8585
Cuisine: French/Mediterranean This Mediterranean jewel offers fabulous food,
Great wine room, and for cheese lovers; one of the most
Impressive cheese cart you'll ever see.
A loyal--and wealthy--following keeps this stately Upper
West Side classic going strong. High ceilings, glittering
chandeliers and tapestries on the wall give Picholine
an imposing old world vibe that's right in sync with the
food. At this place diners linger over a cheese course
and a round of spirits. Lead by Chef-Owner Terrance Brennanthe kitchen seems to deliver consistant fabulous Mediterranean
fare. Many great great dishes to choose from, such as
a crab salad with grapefruit-Campari granite, avocado,
grapefruit gelee and fresh grapefruit. The heavenly smoked
and spiced squab pastrami compliments a pomegranate-dotted
salad and the well prepared venison is tender and robust
in flavor, But the lavish cheese cart is on of the best
the city has to offer.
TAVERN
ON THE GREEN Central
Park W. ( 67th St.) 212-873-3200
Cuisine:
American/Continental
