New York, the city that never sleeps; New York, so good they named it twice: Even if you’ve never been we all have an idea of what New York is going to be like, and it doesn’t let you down. So much to see and do and so much to eat. Here’s a run-down of just 10 of the many celebrity restaurants to visit in New York (if you can get a reservation that is!)
The Spotted Pig: April Bloomfield was born in Birmingham (UK) and one of only 10 women in the US to hold a Michelin star, she now has two. One was gained at this gastro pub, and it’s not just the chef who’s famous – investors include Jay-Z and Bono.
Maze by Gordon Ramsay: Serving modern European cuisine people flock to Ramsay’s NY offering – for the food and to catch a glimpse of the straight-talking English man of the Kitchen Nightmares series.
Morimoto: East meets West at this Meatpacking District eatery. Executive chef Masaharu Morimoto, star of Iron Chef and former chef at Nobu, combines Japanese classics with Western flavour.
Red Rooster: This Harlem soul-food-with-a-twist joint is the brainchild of Marcus Samuelsson, an Ethiopian born, Swedish raised chef who is taking New York by storm. So much so that people to travel way Uptown to eat.
Craftbar: Fans of Top Chef love Tom Colicchio, who’s been the head judge in every season of the show. There are also plenty of fans of his neighbourhood restaurant where he serves hearty mains with seasonal ingredients.
Brasserie Les Halles: Once the home of celebrity chef and author Anthony Bourdain. You might not find Bourdain on the pass any longer, but this Parisian style brasserie is a celebrity in its own right.
Gato: Bobby Flay has been cooking for over 30 years and hosted several Food Network programmes. A native New Yorker he claims that the ‘city is his kitchen’.
Per Se: After finding fame at The French Laundry, Thomas Keller opened Per Se in Manhattan. His tasting menu is legendary and despite costing over $300, reservations are nearly impossible to get.
Chefs Table at Brooklyn Fare: Brooklyn’s only three Michelin-starred restaurant; with just 18 seats, chef Cesar Ramirez serves a twenty plate tasting menu on the kitchen counter.
Tao Restaurant: Situated in Uptown New York this contemporary Asian restaurant serves a masterclass of infusion dishes with a modern twist, characterised by its electrifying ambiance; it’s not to be missed!
