new york city fine dining: 10 must-see restaurants
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1) Eleven Madison Park
Upscale American
tasting menus from Chef Daniel
Humm served in a
high-ceilinged art deco space.
2) 15 East
Solemn temple of Japanese
cuisine attracts raw-fish fanatics.
This minimalist Japanese
restaurant prepares
creative sushi and fish plush cooked dishes
in a refined atmosphere.
3) Per Se
A New American and French restaurant, from
chef Thomas Keller, with a luxe fixed-price menu and
views of Central Park.
4) Ayada
The Menu spans the culinary
regions of Thailand with
some Japanese
twists. Featuring curries,
papaya salad, and other traditional,
oft-spicy fare.
5) Brick Lane Curry House
Specializing in phaal, Curry House issues a how-hot-can-you-go challenge to every diner.
This tiny Indian
restaurant serves British-style curries from mild to super-spicy.
6) The NoMadInspired by Chef
Daniel’s time spent throughout
Switzerland, California, and
New York City, the NoMad is rooted
in the same traditions found
as Eleven Madison Park. A
refined yet approachable
menu with a win program that celebrates the
great wine-growing regions
of the world.
7) Momofuku Ko
Monofuku Ko serves a set multi-course tasting menu using seasonal ingredients.
They change their menu frequently.
8) Annisa
An eatery from chef Anita Lo,
which features American
fare with an Asian flair and wines
from female
vintners.
9) The Kitchen at Brooklyn
Fare
Renowned, upscale 20-
course tasting menu that
fuses French & Japanese
flavors in an intimate 18 seat space. Requires a
reservation up to six weeks in
advance.
10) Aldea
This is a Portuguese eatery by
Chef George Mendes. The
modern Mediterrane
an fare emphasizes
Iberian Coast flavors
in a sleek, open
kitchen.