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Le Bernardin New York
Agencies Representational Le Bernardin is not just a seafood restaurant - it's a masterclass in culinary precision. This Manhattan 3-Michelin-star temple to fine dining, helmed by Eric Ripert, delivers an experience as elegant as it's menu - organised into 'Almost Raw', 'Barely Touched' and 'Lightly Cooked' - guides diners through a seafood odyssey. The tuna carpaccio, pounded impossibly thin and laid over foie gras-slathered toast, is a textural marvel. Langoustine in truffled broth and fluke bathed in sea urchin bouillabaisse showcase Ripert's finesse with marine delicacies.
But vegetarians are not forgotten. The menu impresses with plates like morel and spring pea casserole and an artichoke risotto finished with black truffle vinaigrette. Even dessert, like the purple sweet potato baba with pecan whipped cream, feels quietly transcendent. Lunch offers a more relaxed take on the Le Bernardin experience, though refinement still reigns. The lounge prix fixe includes a built-in donation to City Harvest - a nod to giving back. Service is faultless, and atmosphere strikes a rare balance: serene, but never Le Bernardin, balance reigns - between simplicity and luxury, French tradition and global flair. After 40 years, it's a reminder that true luxury lies in restraint, not excess. Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. Small finance banks struggle with perception. Will numbers turn the tide?
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