Le Bernardin
Saturday 04-16-2011
Midtown NYC, NY
No doubt one of America's finest eateries, Le Bernardin was tops on my list of New York's must trys during my recent visit. Two degustations were offered: an 8 course Chef's Tasting Menu (a) and a 7 course Le Bernardin Tasting Menu (b).
Amuse Bouche (a,b) : LOBSTER: Poached Lobster
SAISON DUPONT, La Brasserie Dupont, Belgium
ASSORTED BREAD
1st Course (a): FLUKE, Fluke Sashimi, Cripsy Kimchi in a Chilled Citrus, Soy, Jalapeno Nage
1st Course (b): TUNA: Layers of Thinly Pounded Yellowfin Tuna, Foie Gras, Toasted Baguette
2nd Course (a): LANGOUSTINE, Seared Langoustine, Mache and Wild Mushroom Salad, Shaved Foie Gras, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
3rd Course (a): CAVIAR-URCHIN, Osetra Caviar Nestled in Tagliolini, Warm Sea Urchin Sauce
2nd Course (b): OCTOPUS, Charred Octopus, Fermented Black Bean - Pear Sauce Vierge, Ink - Miso Vinaigrette, Purple Basil
4th Course (a): LOBSTER, Baked Lobster, Red Wine Braised Sunchoke, Wilted Filted Fava Sprout, Bergamot Emulsion
3rd Course (b): CAROLINA SHRIMP, Warm Carolina Red Shrimp, Baby Leeks, Kaffir Lime Mariniere
ABITA LIGHT, Abita Brewing Company, Louisiana
5th Course (a): RED SNAPPER, Bread-Crusted Red Snapper, Saffron "Fideos"
4th Course (b): MONKFISH, Pan-Roasted Monkfish, Sean Bean - Sweet Pea Salad in a Light Bearnaise Scented Broth
6th Course (a): TURBOT, Poached Turbot, Wild Mushroom-Black Truffle Custard, Spiced Squab Jus
5th Course (b): BLACK BASS, Cripsy Black Bass, Lup Cheong, Beansprout "Risotto"
7th Course (a): CITRUS, Lime Parfait, Meringue, Avocado Puree, Mint, Grapefruit-Tequila Sorbet
6th Course (b): PANNA COTTA, Greek Yogurt, Candied Walnut, "Red Hot" Apple Gelee
8th Course (a): CHOCOLATE-TEA, Dark Chocolate Cremeux, Cocoa Pain de Genes, Earl Grey Tea Ice Cream
7th Course (b): MILK CHOCOLATE, Maralumi Milk Chocolate Parfait, Liquid Pear, Gingersnap
Petit Fours
VERDICT:
My personal praise of Le Bernardin would mean nothing compared to the 3 Michelin Stars, the 2011 S. Pellegrino World's 18th Best Restaurant, and top Zagat food rating of NY (29) 3 years in a row. Thus I won't even try--I can only say that I agree! Food (particularly the sauces) is unbelievable. Service is impeccable.
VERDICT:
My personal praise of Le Bernardin would mean nothing compared to the 3 Michelin Stars, the 2011 S. Pellegrino World's 18th Best Restaurant, and top Zagat food rating of NY (29) 3 years in a row. Thus I won't even try--I can only say that I agree! Food (particularly the sauces) is unbelievable. Service is impeccable.
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