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The Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare

431 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018, USA
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About

Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare opened in 2009 under Chef César Ramirez and quickly earned three Michelin stars, becoming one of New York's most acclaimed fine dining destinations. After a legal dispute between the owner and chef, both parties started new ventures. The restaurant now holds two Michelin stars and continues to serve innovative tasting menus.

The Visit

The reviewer revisited Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare after its loss of three Michelin stars and a dramatic ownership change. The experience exceeded expectations, with modern, fresh ideas evident in every course. Service was described as immaculate, and the meal was considered one of the best in New York City. The reviewer found the current iteration of the restaurant even better than before, praising both the kitchen and the staff.

What They Ate

Turbot with purple sauce, smoked mussels, and seaweed
Squab from Northern California with foie gras terrine, blueberries, nasturtium leaf ravioli (filled with squab leg ragu), and consommé made from squab bones and shiitake mushrooms
Pre-dessert: Harris berries from California, toasted rice pudding, strawberry granita, raspberry meringue, pear hibiscus sorbet
Dessert: Fujisan bread (Japanese brioche with Japanese whiskey and miso caramel, rolled in cardamom sugar) with coconut sorbet
Final bites: Pavlova with vanilla chantilly, sea buckthorn shell, passion curd; yuzu bonbon with praline; white chocolate mocha cake
Wines: Clos de Bourgeois Grand Cru 2022, Chateau d'Yquan 2005

Quotes

"I am totally sold here. I see modern and fresh ideas behind these plates."
"So far, every plate has been gorgeous. Not too much tweezer magic, just nice shapes, colors and balanced proportions."
"The meat looks fantastic. It was dry-aged for a few days, then its juice was pressed out and used to glaze the meat with that."
"Flavor-wise, it feels complex and simple at the same time. Wonderful dessert."
"I enjoyed every moment of it. The final bites arrive. We have a pavlova filled with vanilla chantilly, sea buckthorn shell and a passion curd."
"Our total for today is $1,407 for two. I would say it's worth every penny."
"Now, this restaurant has been through a lot. It's Hell's Kitchen, after all. But let me say this, I like it better now than when it had the three stars."

Our Reflection

This meal at Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare is a testament to resilience and reinvention. Each course reveals a chef unafraid to blend innovation with restraint, letting ingredients shine without unnecessary theatrics. The reviewer's delight is palpable, from the artful seafood to the playful, hands-on dessert. Service elevates the experience, creating a sense of occasion and warmth. Even after losing its three stars, the restaurant has found new life, earning praise for its creativity and execution. The journey through each dish feels like a celebration of both tradition and progress, leaving a lasting impression that this is not just a comeback, but a new pinnacle for the restaurant.

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