Jean Georges
Internationally acclaimed restaurateur Jean-Georges Vongerichten was honoured at this year's South Beach Wine and Food Festival in Miami with a tribute dinner to celebrate his culinary vision, which has seen a constellation of successful restaurants spanning the globe from the United States to Shanghai. The shining star is the three-Michelin-starred Jean Georges which draws on his "classical French training and on the energy of New York City". It focuses on Vongerichten's passion for vibrant Asian-influenced cuisine spiked with wild edible plants and oils, infused with herbs and spices. Think Halibut Steamed with Honshimeji Mushrooms and Lemongrass Consommé, Smoked Squab a L'Orange, and Heirloom Watermelon Gazpacho. Last year the restaurant celebrated its tenth anniversary.
Behind the stove:
Chef de Cuisine Mark Lapico
What they say:
"Be warned - anniversaries and marriage proposals are best celebrated somewhere else. Nothing and no-one steals centre stage at Jean Georges from the astonishing creations of its extraordinary chef Jean-George Vongerichten." Hal Rubenstein, New York magazine
New dish this year:
Lightly Toasted Black Bread with Salted Vermont Butter, Topped with Santa Barbara Sea Urchin. Finished with Yuzu, sliced Jalapeño and Maldon Sea Salt
Not a lot of people know that:
Piscian Jean-George's favourite hobby is scuba-diving - staying true to his star sign's water connections.
1 Central Park West, New York City, New York 10023, USA++1 212 299 3900
www.jean-georges.com
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