Originally Posted by
bhrubin
I know it isn’t rated by Michelin, but I can tell you that our Table 55 experience at the King Cole Bar ar the StR New York was perhaps the best overall dining and beverage experience we’ve ever enjoyed: anywhere. Considering we dined the next night at disappointing 3* EMP but also have dined at 21 Michelin stars in Japan, every Michelin 2-3* restaurant in SF/Napa/Sonoma, including most several times, 3* Le Calandre, 3* Enoteca Pincchioirri, and almost a third of the Pellegrino too 100 list—most in just the last year or two—I think we have some decent perspective!
Table 55 isn’t cheap at a table minimum of $2500, but it was truly sublime and exceptional and so much fun in EVERY way. We had 3 of us to enjoy the experience, so it wasn’t that much more expensive than one of these crazy tasting menus and wine pairings, either. My review in case you’re interested:
https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...ular-stay-2408
Wow, that report was a great read! Thanks!
Funny enough, I have nearly the exact sentiments you had regarding EMP - down to the specific dishes I thought were the only two memorable dishes of the night (the caviar course and the duck).
While Table 55 is definitely out of my price range, I definitely plan to visit the King Cole Bar during my stay and make use of my F&B credit from the destination fee.
I actually had a reservation for Le Calandre last time I was in Italy cause I really wanted to try that famous saffron risotto but logistically it didn't work out so I ended up cancelling my reservation. Hopefully one day!