New York is dizzyingly vertiginous, but it’s not the skyscrapers I’m thinking of. It’s the standards. The air of competition is so thick here, you could cut it with a knife. The food scene is no exception. The culinary talent of the world converges upon the Big Apple, and New Yorkers are spoilt for choice, with celebrity chefs thronging the scene, eager to please a demanding and discerning clientele. Therefore, to stand apart from the crowd, restaurants have to be excellent at their job—and a touch of genius helps. On a recent trip to New York, I had three extraordinary meals, each more spectacular than the other.
Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke
Brooklyn-born David Burke gained celebrity status after appearances on and . He’s a TV chef, but thankfully he’s not only a TV chef. A purveyor of Modern American cuisine, Park Ave Kitchen
