Having lived in New York for the past three years and being obsessed with food, I have been to quite a few amazing restaurants. Over time, my taste has changed, but the transcendent restaurants have managed to stay with me.
Here is a list of some of the best meals I have ever eaten.
The first spectacular meal I had in New York was at Gotham. I have returned several times and everything about the place exudes classiness and elegance. I am not a dessert person, but the chocolate cake has managed to stick in my memory.
Sushi Yasuda, is simply put, the best sushi in New York. I have been to Gari, I have been to Ushiwakamaru, and the other greats (with the exception of Masa and Kuruma Zushi), and I maintain that there is no place like Yasuda. In fact, I have made it a tradition on my birthday to go there for lunch with my mom.
If you are looking for adventure or romance, Blue Hill at Stone Barns is the answer. Located about 30 minutes outside of the city, Dan Barber’s farm-to-table masterpiece resides on a farm from which all the dishes are prepared. It redefines freshness.
The best meal I have ever had belongs to Eric Ripert’s Le Bernardin. Chef Ripert is a seafood genius and every course here was impeccable. I can confidently say that the Langoustine dish here was the best bite of food I have ever had.
I am going to Per Se for my birthday, and am holding out hope that this restaurant will trump Le Bernardin as my favorite meal ever. It is currently ranked as the 13th best restaurant in the world, so my expectations are expectedly high.
Finally, Il Mulino is the mecca of Italian dining. It is heavy and bountiful, and you won’t eat for days, but it is an incredible experience.
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