Forbes - USA (2019-12-31)

Shun is where French and Japanese cooking dazzlingly

come together in imaginative and incredible ways to create

many new dishes. David Chang’s trophy, Momofuku Ko, is

one of New York’s top dining experiences. Patrons sit and

watch the cooking team put together the seemingly end-

less set menu with peerless pacing and fl uidity. No mat-

ter how many superlatives a person hears about Eleven

Madison Park, there is still no way to be prepared for this

awe-inspiring happening. Happily sated guests are pre-

sented with goodie bags—possibly to ease the pain of max-

ing out their credit cards. If only there were Five Stars....

Worshipping at Atera, a tiny altar of gastronomical great-

ness, doesn’t come cheaply. This multiple-installment

ritual, however, leaves one sublimely contented, the pas-

sage of time forgotten. Marea, Michael White’s Italian sea-

food fl agship, sails serenely on. Veteran Four-Star Daniel

continues to serve sublime meals in the grand French

tradition infused with touches from around the world.

Le Bernardin’s theme is oceanic, but the experience is

celestial. The founding chef of New York’s most sumptu-

ous restaurant, Del Posto, left two years ago, but under

Melissa Rodriguez the beat of beautiful off erings goes on.

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THE FORBES 2019 ALL-STAR

EATERIES IN NEW YORK

Impeachment, presidential politics, tariff s and trade, the Fed, Hong Kong demonstrations, Iran’s misbehaving

mullahs and North Korean missiles dominate the headlines, but as stocks go up, so does the quality—and the

number—of the Big Apple’s best places to dine. Never in the city’s history has there been such gastronomical

creativity and innovation. Our stellar team of discerning tasters—Forbes’ chief content offi cer, Randall Lane,

Forbes contributor Richard Nalley and preeminent media maven Monie Begley, as well as brothers Bob, Kip

and Tim—herewith unveil their list of where you can enjoy the city’s most savory comestibles.

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Atera

Bâtard

Blue Hill

Bouley at Home

Daniel

Del Posto

Eleven Madison Park

Gramercy Tavern

The Grill

Jean-Georges

La Grenouille

Le Bernardin

Majorelle

Manhatta

Marea

The Modern

Momofuku Ko

Per Se

Shun

Aquavit

Keens Steakhouse

Nippon

Nobu Downtown/Nobu 57

Peter Luger Steak House

The River Café

Shun Lee West

‘21’ Club

CLASSICS

These epitomes of excellence have been crucial in establishing

New York as the cuisine capital of the world.

Nippon: Beef negimayaki, a dish specially

created for Malcolm Forbes