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Time Out
07-07-2025
- Business
- Time Out
This is the most expensive restaurant in all of New York—and we're not surprised
In a city where a bagel with schmear can run you $15 and your rent eats half your paycheck, it takes a lot to be dubbed the most expensive restaurant in New York. But Le Bernardin, Midtown's crown jewel of French seafood, has now claimed the top spot. According to a new study by Love Food, the three-Michelin-starred institution has officially claimed the title of New York State's priciest restaurant, thanks to its $350 tasting menu that reads more like poetry than dinner. Chef Eric Ripert's iconic seafood temple has been wooing critics and deep-pocketed diners since 1986, and its newest accolades only cement its status. Not only did it land on the World's 50 Best Restaurants extended list for 2025, but it now also leads the state in luxury dining, with caviar to match. (Literally: An ounce of the royal stuff will set you back $220.) So what does $350 get you? An eight-course symphony of oceanic indulgence. Expect foie gras-topped yellowfin tuna; steamed lobster in citrusy shellfish broth; Dover sole with cauliflower, Romanesco and toasted almonds; and red snapper served over nori rice in a velvety green curry. You'll cruise through salmon with Royal Osetra caviar, buttery halibut with baby vegetables and a pair of decadent desserts (think: spiced cherries with yogurt sorbet and a warm Peruvian chocolate tart with Tahitian vanilla ice cream). Wine pairings? Naturally—and yes, they'll cost extra. The West 51st Street dining room remains a bastion of white tablecloths and jackets-required formality, with just enough modernity from slick leather banquettes and a sweeping 24-foot seascape by Brooklyn artist Ran Ortner to remind you this isn't your grandmother's prix fixe. And if you can't quite swing the tasting menu, the lounge offers a luxe-but-more-accessible workaround in the form of a $54 lobster roll and cocktails like the mezcal-forward MLC or the Dalloway Sour, laced with chamomile and rose.
Local Italy
29-03-2025
- Local Italy
La Bella Vita: Italy's best walking holiday destinations and what to do in Rome in April
La Bella Vita is our regular look at the real culture of Italy – from language to cuisine, manners to art. This newsletter is published weekly and you can receive it directly to your inbox, by going to newsletter preferences in 'My Account' or following the instructions in the newsletter box below. When thinking of Italy, the country's famed art capitals may be the first thing to come to mind. But, beyond Rome, Florence and Venice, there's a world of sweeping vistas and green valleys waiting to be discovered by those willing to put on their walking boots and work up some sweat. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just getting started, here are five Italian walking holiday destinations that are perfect for spring. If you're visiting Rome this April - or are lucky enough to live in the Eternal City year-round - you'll have no shortage of things to see and do in the coming weeks, as the city's cultural calendar fills up with exciting events. From Easter celebrations and a festival honouring the 'Romanesco' artichoke to a special art exhibition and the blossoming of the city's gardens, here's what to look out for next month. It's undeniably exciting to realise you're finally gaining mastery of Italian – but you probably weren't bargaining on it messing with your native tongue. Anglophones learning Italian are sometimes surprised to find phrases like "I'll make a photo" escaping from their lips as the language seeps into their English. But there are some undeniable advantages to multilingualism - not least gaining access to a whole new set of Italian swear words.
