2014 U.S. TOP 100 RESTAURANTS - JUST MISSED
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LOCANDA VERDE
LOCANDA VERDE
Andrew Carmellini is atill packing them in at Robert DeNiro's Greenwich Hotel in TriBeCa. A master at giving rustic Italian fare a sophisticated spin, Carmellini features dishes like a light-as-air fritto misto of rock shrimp and Ipswich clams or a wood-fired pork chop topped with a light purée of peperoncini. The result is "a cuisine that is far more interesting than it would be in the hands of a less talented chef."
Bubbling under.
Bubbling under.
112
JOEL ROBUCHON AT THE MANSION
JOEL ROBUCHON AT THE MANSION
While he spends most of his time dishing out small plates at sushi-style restaurants all over the world, you can still enjoy the full-on Robuchon experience at this restaurant described as, “virtually flawless in every respect.” And why not, the price tag is $385 per person before beverages so it better be good. Fortunately for that price you get an avalanche of foie gras, caviar and truffles, along with a service staff that takes care of your every need.
Bubbling under.
Bubbling under.
113
CRAFT
CRAFT
The best way to enjoy Tom Colicchio’s restaurant is to ask the kitchen to cook for you, whereby they will shower you with a veritable smorgasboard of "sophisticated preparations of the best ingredients the daily market has to offer", that range from raw fish, terrines and pates made in house, fish paired with vegetables that taste as if they were picked that morning, and roast poultry and meats of the highest order.
Ranked 59 in 2013; Ranked 55 in 2012.
Ranked 59 in 2013; Ranked 55 in 2012.
114
NOZAWA BAR
NOZAWA BAR
If you are in Beverly Hills and you want “a sushi experience that can rival Urasawa,” but at a cost of $100 less per person, reserve a seat at the counter of this authentic sushi restaurant located in the rear of Sugarfish, a few doors down from Spago.
Bubbling under.
Bubbling under.
115
EL IDEAS
EL IDEAS
Back in 2011, Phillip Foss traded in his popular Meatyballs Mobile truck for a 13-seat dining room in one of Chicago’s most deserted neighborhoods. But the surroundings aren’t the only thing Foss changed. The meatballs have been replaced by contemporary-styled dishes like peas with buttermilk, coppa and lavender, and sweetbreads served with ramps, hazelnut and licorice.
Bubbling under.
Bubbling under.
