AMERICA’S TOP-RATED

RESTAURANTS & CHEFS 2008
These restaurants were selected by John Mariani as America’s Top 20 Restaurants 2008
(not in order of preference). The content of this overview was written by the editorial
staff of the Chefs In America Awards Foundation.

 

SAMPLE MENU   Appetizers   Red Legged Partridge Consommé Savoy cabbage, foie gras, fall root vegetables   Lobster Bisque en Croute tarragon cream, baby artichokes   Menu Highlights   Maine Peekytoe Crab Fuji apple, celery creme fraiche, hearts of palm   Black Sea Bass with Syrah Sauce leek royale, “pommes Lyonnaise”   Duo of Dry Aged Angus Beef red wine braised short rib with sunchokes, seared rib eye with hazelnut-potato croquette   Dessert   Hazelnut Mousse with Gianduja milk chocolate, caramel ice cream   Lemongrass Marinated Mango “Riz au Lait”, sesame crumble, mango-Thai basil sorbet

DANIEL NYC

RESTAURANT

Daniel offers a dining experience that excites the senses: a vibrant ambiance, gracious service and delectable menu in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. This Relais & Châteaux member’s winning contemporary French cuisine is inspired by the rhythm of the seasons and is accompanied by rare, world-class vintages. The dining room offers an elegant ambiance amid striking contrast- modern finishes over the restaurant’s striking neo-classical architecture, Daniel offers the Bellecour Room for private and business entertaining and a warm and welcoming Bar and Lounge where guests enjoy creative cocktails, an à la carte menu and delectable late night desserts. Daniel is one of only five Manhattan restaurants to have The New York Times’ coveted four star rating.

CHEF DANIEL BOULUD
Daniel Boulud is Chef-Owner of ten award-winning restaurants and the Feast & Fetes catering company. While he hails from Lyon, it is in New York where he has truly mastered the culinary scene. Over the last two decades, Boulud has evolved from Chef to Chef-Restaurateur, bringing his artistry to his New York City restaurants Daniel, Café Boulud, DB Bistro Moderne and Bar Boulud. In addition he has created Café Boulud in Palm Beach, Daniel Boulud Brasserie at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort, Maison Boulud in Beijing and both Lumière and DB Bistro Moderne in Vancouver. June 2008 will see the opening of DBGB Kitchen and Bar on the Bowery in Lower Manhattan.