francophile,

I agree wholeheartedly about Jean-Georges. I have had lunch there and it was sublime; I truly enjoy Vongerichten's cuisine, having been to Vong in London; Market in Paris; and Vong, JoJo and Mercer Kitchen in NYC. The duck with asian spice jus was outstanding and my appetizer of scallops with cauliflower with raison emulsion certainly were highlights.

Thank you for the article on LCB Cafe Rachou -- it is good to see that "plus la change, plus c'est la meme chose" is alive and well there!! I cannot wait to return there my next trip to NYC.

Le Bernardin is also a favourite of mine; Le Perigord and La Grenouille are next on the list.