NYC – Momofuku

Posted on November 24, 2011 by franckp

Momofuku

KO, 163 1st avenue new york, ny 10003

Noodle bar, 171 1st. avenue new york, ny 10003

SSAM, 207 2nd avenue new york, ny 10003

Milk Bar, 251 e 13th st. new york, ny 10003

Chef/Owner: David Chang

Up: The restaurant concept.

Down: The arrogance of the cooks behind the counter of the open kitchen.

Noodle Bar
KO
Noodle Bar
SSAM - Fish
KO - Lobster
KO - Frozen Foie Gras
SSAM - Pork Belly Bun
Ramen - Noodle Bar
KO - Duck
SSAM - Chicken Wings
KO - Beef and Watermelon
Milk Bar - Crack Pie
KO - Ice Cream
Milk Bar - Soft Ice Cream

 

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Paris – L’Arpège d’Alain Passard

Posted on November 24, 2011 by franckp

 

L’Arpège 83 rue de Varenne, Paris 7eme. Tel: +33 1 47 05 09 06

Chef: Alain Passard

Michelin: 3***

Up: The salutation from the Chef at the end of the meal, to all the guests, table after table, and his kindness.

Down: The design of the dining room, especially the furnitures.

From The Street
Table set-up
Rustic Bread (made in the house)
Veggie Sushis
Gazpacho of Heirloom Tomatoes
Spring Risotto
Fish
Veggie + bulghour
Veggie Tempura
24 months Conté Cheese from Jura
Classic Signature's Dessert: Apple Tart
Mignardises


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Laroque des Albères (Roussillon) – Les Palmiers

Posted on November 24, 2011 by franckp

Les Palmiers 33 Avenue Louis Soler, 66740 Laroque des Alberes. tel: +33 4 68 89 73 61

Chef: Bart Thoelen

Michelin: 1*

Up: The quiet patio.

Down: The Maitre ‘D running over confident.

Main house
Main Entrance
Terrace - Patio
The Menu
Vin Rosé - Vents du sud
Vin Rosé - Vents du sud
Tomato / Mozza
Sea bass Risotto
Red Fruit Sable Tart
Yellow Fruit Salad and Ice Cream
Mignardises
Expresso Machiatto 'Noisette'
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Brooklyn – Egg

Posted on November 24, 2011 by franck

 

 

Egg 135 North 5th St. Brooklyn – New York 11211, tel: +1(718) 302 5151

Up: the simplicity of the concept.

Down: the waiting list to write down your name, at the door.

Entrance, in Queue...
The Room 2
Set up
Eggs Rothko
Doughnut - Beignet
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Paris – Yam’Tcha

Posted on November 24, 2011 by franck

 

Yam’Tcha 4 rue Sauval, Paris 1er. tel: +33 1 40 26 08 07

Chef: Adeline Grattard

Michelin: 1*

Up: The creativity of the food.

Down: The stone wall.

From the street
Chilled corn soup, smoked tofu
Red tuna (St. Jean de Luz) Bouchot mussels, sweet potato noddles
Shrimp wonton, spiced emulsion of heirloom tomato
Roasted monkfish, potato cream, seaweed from Bretany
Roasted free range chicken from Sartres, plum sweet and sour sauce
Cheese cake, roasted figs, blueberries, shiso
The chef, Adeline Grattard
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Paris – Le Dauphin

Posted on June 17, 2011 by franck

Le Dauphin 131 Avenue Parmentier, Paris 11eme, tel : + 33 1 55 28 78 88

Chef: Inaki Azipitarte

Up : The smile of Camille at the bar (ex waitress from Mama shelter)

Down : The bread (very basic baguette)

Elegant wood seat at the marble bar of the marble room.
Anjou from Mosse (Loire Valley)
Test4
Tiramisu / Raspberry
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