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Daniel
Anotherluminaryofthefoodworld,DanielBouludnowhasaflower-filled,Venetian
Renaissance-inspired dining room worthy of his extraordinary talents. Seasonal
menus with choices such as roasted squab with spiced pineapple or black truffle-
crusted cod are divine. Lunch is a less expensive way to sample the master (For fur-
Momofuku Ssäm Bar
Wunderkind David Chang brings serious humor (and lots of pork products) to this
extremely inventive restaurant. The steamed pork buns are legendary, and one can
always count on some unusual seafood and market vegetables to appear as well (For
further details see
Momofuku Ssäm Bar
)
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Per Se
You need to call two months in advance to get a seat in Thomas Keller's expensive
restaurant. One of a handful of eateries to receive four stars from
The New York
Times
, diners come for the food, service, and views of Central Park. Patrons can also
visit the kitchen (For further details see
Per Se
).
Le Bernardin
Seafood doesn't come any better than at this quietly luxurious French restaurant
laudedforrevolutionizingthewayfishisservedinNewYork.ChefEricRipertseems
to have no critics. Of course, perfection has its price and you'll pay dearly, but the
meal will be memorable (For further details see
Le Bernardin
).
