Consolidated "Michelin Restaurants" thread
Jan 13, 2017 | 3:22 am
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I think this might be the start of a trend. Yesterday out of the blue I got a call on my mobile from a fairly well-known local celebrity chef asking if I would be interested in attending a special dining event that was in the works. That doesn't happen every day. Told my wife, it's like Gordon Ramsay just called to chitchat and invite me to dinner.
Jan 15, 2017 | 10:40 am
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Had dinner at Quince last night in San Francisco - got their 3rd Michelin Star this year. Fantastic dinner all around...very friendly staff, with Pliny the Elder on the menu! Cocktails were excellent. I would say that on balance, the seafood dishes were stronger than the meats, but overall, it was delicious. Well worth the experience, even though I had really wanted to go to Benu instead (waited too long to make a reservation there).
Feb 1, 2017 | 6:39 pm
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Quiet here recently! Have a few more coming up in the next couple weeks that I will report back on...
-Gabriel Kreuther (one star)
-Chef's Table @ Brooklyn Fare (three stars, at their Manhattan location)
-Enoteca Pinchiorri (in Florence, three stars)
Might be taking a bit of a break after that on the Michelin front for a couple months
-Gabriel Kreuther (one star)
-Chef's Table @ Brooklyn Fare (three stars, at their Manhattan location)
-Enoteca Pinchiorri (in Florence, three stars)
Might be taking a bit of a break after that on the Michelin front for a couple months
Feb 1, 2017 | 7:06 pm
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Quiet here recently! Have a few more coming up in the next couple weeks that I will report back on...
-Gabriel Kreuther (one star)
-Chef's Table @ Brooklyn Fare (three stars, at their Manhattan location)
-Enoteca Pinchiorri (in Florence, three stars)
Might be taking a bit of a break after that on the Michelin front for a couple months
-Gabriel Kreuther (one star)
-Chef's Table @ Brooklyn Fare (three stars, at their Manhattan location)
-Enoteca Pinchiorri (in Florence, three stars)
Might be taking a bit of a break after that on the Michelin front for a couple months
Feb 2, 2017 | 6:01 am
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Feb 2, 2017 | 9:09 am
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Feb 2, 2017 | 6:17 pm
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Marea is also very good; that said, I was underwhelmed last time I ate there. Surprised/disappointed.
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Feb 2, 2017 | 8:41 pm
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I personally have found they are generally better value, and I am not picky. But I am also open to ala carte if you have places in mind
Ah yes! I went to Wildair because I couldn't get into Contra, but will be trying there again!
The very short list I had before I asked the question:
Contra
Momofuku Ko (bar set menu)
Gramercy Tavern (bar set menu)
Casa Mono (lunch)
Le Coq Rico (lunch)
Osteria Morini (Monday night pasta special)
The very short list I had before I asked the question:
Contra
Momofuku Ko (bar set menu)
Gramercy Tavern (bar set menu)
Casa Mono (lunch)
Le Coq Rico (lunch)
Osteria Morini (Monday night pasta special)
Feb 2, 2017 | 8:53 pm
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I personally have found they are generally better value, and I am not picky. But I am also open to ala carte if you have places in mind
Ah yes! I went to Wildair because I couldn't get into Contra, but will be trying there again!
The very short list I had before I asked the question:
Contra
Momofuku Ko (bar set menu)
Gramercy Tavern (bar set menu)
Casa Mono (lunch)
Le Coq Rico (lunch)
Osteria Morini (Monday night pasta special)
Ah yes! I went to Wildair because I couldn't get into Contra, but will be trying there again!
The very short list I had before I asked the question:
Contra
Momofuku Ko (bar set menu)
Gramercy Tavern (bar set menu)
Casa Mono (lunch)
Le Coq Rico (lunch)
Osteria Morini (Monday night pasta special)
Of the others, I've heard of Momofuku Ko, but none of the others. Nor have I dined at any.
Feb 2, 2017 | 10:23 pm
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On the other hand, I noticed you're from Chicago? I have never been before, and am due there just before NYC!
I am trying my best to try get a solo spot at Alinea (Salon). On the more afforadble side, I have heard good things about Girls & Goat, Roister and Publican.
Would you be able to share your thoughts on places in Chicago not too far from Miracle Mile
Feb 2, 2017 | 10:35 pm
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I don't mind if I miss Gramercy Tavern to try new places, but I would also be very happy to go back there
On the other hand, I noticed you're from Chicago? I have never been before, and am due there just before NYC!
I am trying my best to try get a solo spot at Alinea (Salon). On the more afforadble side, I have heard good things about Girls & Goat, Roister and Publican.
Would you be able to share your thoughts on places in Chicago not too far from Miracle Mile
On the other hand, I noticed you're from Chicago? I have never been before, and am due there just before NYC!
I am trying my best to try get a solo spot at Alinea (Salon). On the more afforadble side, I have heard good things about Girls & Goat, Roister and Publican.
Would you be able to share your thoughts on places in Chicago not too far from Miracle Mile
I despise the ticket operated restaurants so have never been to any of them.
For other restaurants, I really enjoyed the food at Maple and Ash but haven't been in a long time. I also like Shanghai Terrace at the Pen for great Peking Duck.
I also think the restaurant group Lettuce Entertain You is very consistent with their restaurants having good food. If I want a "safe" restaurant where I know the food is good, I'll go to one of them.
But I've really been lacking in trying place in and around town recently, so I hope this helps.
Feb 3, 2017 | 5:54 am
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I would not go to Alinea...it is an experience for sure, but I found the food to be below the expectations I had when spending that kind of money. YMMV.
I personally have found they are generally better value, and I am not picky. But I am also open to ala carte if you have places in mind
Ah yes! I went to Wildair because I couldn't get into Contra, but will be trying there again!
The very short list I had before I asked the question:
Contra
Momofuku Ko (bar set menu)
Gramercy Tavern (bar set menu)
Casa Mono (lunch)
Le Coq Rico (lunch)
Osteria Morini (Monday night pasta special)
Ah yes! I went to Wildair because I couldn't get into Contra, but will be trying there again!
The very short list I had before I asked the question:
Contra
Momofuku Ko (bar set menu)
Gramercy Tavern (bar set menu)
Casa Mono (lunch)
Le Coq Rico (lunch)
Osteria Morini (Monday night pasta special)
Casa Mono is one of the best tapas joints around...that said, they do have some very tight seating, depending on where you are in the restaurant.
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