New York City - David Bouley
Why he still isn`t a household name we`ll never know. Studded with awards, Bouley shut down his restaurants after Sepetember 11th and served over 100,000 meals to rescue workers at Ground Zero – a move that almost bankrupted him.
Bouley – $$$ - In a city where hundreds of restaurants open every year, Bouley has stayed a foodie destination for a solid decade. The iconic design is only upstaged by the food; must-eat dishes include Maine Day Boat Lobster with Porcini & Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Pencil Asparagus, Parsley Root Purée, and Burgundy Wine Sauce.
Estimated Bill: $284.46
Upstairs at Bouley Bakery - $$ -This two-story neighborhood joint has a take-out café and bakery on the ground floor and a casual dining room above. While it`s not what we`d call cheap, perfectionist food like organic milk-fed veal chop cooked à la plancha, with savoy cabbage, glazed carrots, and onion soubise, keeps it a relative bargain. Still suffering from sticker shock? Forgo sit-down all together and pick up one of the city's best sandwiches for just a few bucks instead.
Estimated Bill: $153.60
