The Best Meals I Have Been Privileged to Eat

New York has some of the best restaurants inwith me.
the world and over the past few years, I haveIf you are looking for adventure or romance, Blue
made it a goal of mine to eat at as many ofHill at Stone Barns is the answer. Located about
them as possible. It has been no easy task, but I30 minutes outside of the city, Dan Barber's
think I have made a solid dent.farm-to-table masterpiece resides on a farm
While it hurts me to think about how muchfrom which all the dishes are prepared. It
money I have spent on food living in New York,redefines freshness.
some of the meals I have had will stay with meAs of today, Le Bernardin is the best meal I have
forever.ever experienced. A friend and I went and did the
The first truly great meal I had in New York was9 course chef's tasting, which is a seafood
at the legendary Gotham Restaurant. If you'vemasterpiece. Everything we had was incredible,
ever seen or read American Psycho, then thinkwith the standout being the truffled Langostine.
of this restaurant as Dorsia. If you have no ideaBut what will be my favorite meal three weeks
what I'm talking about, then all you must know isfrom now? I only question this because I am
this restaurant is a New York staple and couldgoing to Per Se. I had to make this reservation
pass as the definition for fine dining.over 2 months ago and have been anticipating
Sushi Yasuda is the best sushi that can be had inthis meal ever since. A lot of hype to live up to,
New York. I can safely say this after visiting allbut I am confident that Thomas Keller's staff will
the top sushi spots. Go for lunch and get the $38not let me down.
price fixe, which will give you enough fish to agree