Definitely agree re: Daniel & JG (except I'd put Jean Georges way lower than Daniel) and I'm a weekly regular. For me it mostly comes down to ingredients, which are generally better/different tasting in Europe.
And as far as "foie gras & arrogance problem" - this is the silliest thing I've read in a while when describing dissatisfaction with Paris restaurants lol
What's wrong with foie gras, btw?
I fully agree that the tasting is different in Europe and in the US (I don't say better, just different,
) For example Gordon Ramsay NY was VERY tasty and better than the one in Paris in every respects
I had several same dishes at Robuchon Paris and Robuchon Las Vegas and the taste was very different. (this time the Paris one was better)
I have to admit that arrogance is part of the French culture (don't bite me too hard) but there is usually no arrogance problem in high end restaurant (at Le Bristol restaurant in Paris they even bring me diapers, wonder in which restaurant they'll have diapers available for their young guests (yes Robuchon at the Metropole in Monaco, I'm working on a directory of the diapers'restaurant
One factor that I forgot is the price, Daniel / Jean George will charge less than a 3 stars in Paris (about EURO 250 / 300 in Paris vs USD 200 /250 including tips & taxes in NY, correct me if I'm wrong on the digit)
Concerning the foie gras, today a French factory is in big trouble as they use some sick ducks,
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Michelin especially outside of France is often completely wrong (not to mention 2 stars for "Bo innovation" in HK),
Just curious, what is the take on bo innovation in HK? I take it that you were unimpressed? I only ask because I was thinking about going there on my upcoming trip to HK and if it is not worth it would appreciate the info.
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Sorry my review is maybe too harsch
BoInnovaiton is not a bad restaurant
BoInnovaiton is a very acceptable restaurant like a lot of 0 michelin star restaurants are.
IMHO 2 stars must be something amazing which definitely not the case there
I had lunch there last year
First the glass door is completely open so it's a little hot Inside (maybe an A/C problem ?,)
The setting is acceptable but the table are a little close to each other (for a 2 stars restaurant)
You have to take an elevator to arrive to the restaurant so it can be a little difficult to find
You have to go outside of the restaurant (but still on the same level) to go the the restrooms
Concerning the food it's just nice, no more than that. (it's not that tasty neither)
For the same price, I'll recommend "Tosca" (the italian restaurant) at the RC
They have no star but it was very good and innovative
[QUOTE=offerendum;20680258][QUOTE=cedricgerald;20677786]IMHO
- Daniel & Jean Gorge will have no more than one star in Paris.
Have to disagree. Both earn their 3 Stars in my eyes. I´m not a big fan of Paris restaurants. First the extended use of Foi Gras and other ...., second they often have an arrogance problem
Try le Bristol in Paris and if you don't like the food or the service, the check is for me
