Originally Posted by
sig05
Headed to NY for vacation and trying to decide between EMP, Per Se, Masa, and Le Bernardin. Was leaning towards EMP at this point. Only have time to visit one place, so any help is appreciated - will be for dinner.
I have not been to Masa, but of the other 3 - I think Le Bernardin has the best food, albeit with a seafood-centric menu. EMP is very much about paying homage to NYC, so if you want something to remember the trip by, I would go there. Per Se is very good, but it's not as unique as the others. Jean-Georges is similar in style to Per Se, albeit not quite the same level (IMO).
If you want my recommendation - if you are looking at 3-star Michelins in NYC, I would pick Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare, which I think is the best of the 3-star Michelin spots in NYC. Getting a reservation here is insanely difficult to do, though, but you won't regret it one bit. When I think of the best meal I have had here, this is consistently on the top of that list.