A few months ago I ate at the Atelier. The food was excellent but they should supply a magnifying glass and tweezers
since the portions are very small.
I had a similar experience at L'Atelier in Paris. The food was very good but the portions were barely larger than the size of an amuse bouche
Originally Posted by
dankyone
Another question: Would Daniel Boulud Las Vegas be a * if it were located in Paris? I seriously doubt it. As I glance down the list, I ask myself "Would any of these * places be starred in France?"
You bring up a very good point. I honestly think that Michelin lowered their standards when they sent their inspectors to the U.S.
In New York, I really love Jean Georges. But I don't think it would be a three star in Europe. Two probably. Same with Le Bernardin.
http://www.michelinguide.com/us/stars_nyc_09.html
In San Francisco, Auberge du Soleil deserves its one star. I like Bouchon and Range but they would not receive one star in Europe.
http://www.michelinguide.com/us/09_sf_stars.html
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http://www.slate.com/id/2129306/