Friday, June 15, 2012

Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants

Now that my stay in New York is almost coming to an end, i am heading off with a big eating spree..

Hakkasan - a London transport - one of the top 50 restaurants in the world. Known for its modern Chinese cuisine. We headed for brunch.. and I had one of the loveliest experiences ever. Absolutely stuffed. Gloriously happy.





Exhausted after the first phase of my project migration ended, i wandered subconsciously into Le Bernardin. I wanted a drink, a light snack, a name to drop when i got back home. The 'light snack', a lobster cappuccino (Lobster Cappuccino; Celeriac Soup, Lobster Foam, Perigord Truffle) was so good that it evolved into a 4 course tasting menu. There you go, the story of why i am so broke this month.

But no regrets, i never had such a fun time eating until i ate there. Before coming in, i always thought that it was an overly glorified seafood restaurant. Afterall, if the produce was fresh, no wrongs can ever be done. Boy did i underestimate them. It was like learning to eat again. The light flavors, the contrasts in the mouth and the textures just made me smile. I hereby worship your name Eric Ripert.



Shaved Geoduck Clam; Smoked Edamame Mousseline, Wasabi-Citrus Emulsion

Caviar and Shellfish Medley; Yuzu Scented Custard, Smoked Bonito Broth

“Ultra-Rare” Arctic Char; Truffled Peas and Favas Butter Lettuce-Tarragon Emulsion 

Dark Chocolate Cremeux, Kirsch Bavaroise, Belgian Kriek Beer Sorbet

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