Jean-Georges
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Jean-Georges is an upscale restaurant at 1 Central Park West on the Lobby Level of the Trump International Hotel and Tower, Manhattan, named after its chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Jean-Georges remains one of the few restaurants in the city awarded four stars by the New York Times. [1]
The restaurant is divided into two dining rooms – the 4-star Jean Georges and Nougatine, a slightly more casual dining room
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[edit] Menu
It includes a Prix-Fixe Menu with a Two-course lunch ($28; each additional course, $12) and a four-course dinner ($95). There are Tasting Menus. Two seven-course tasting menus are available: the Jean-Georges menu of signature dishes, and a seasonal menu highlighting fresh produce, each $148.
Signature dishes include a checkerboard of Hamachi and Yellowfin Tuna, drizzled with Lemon & Garnished with Radishes and Baby Chives; Sauteed Sea Scallops, which sit atop thinly sliced and sauteed Cauliflower are served with a Raisin and Caper Emulsion which marries perfectly with the richness of the fish. Roasted Squab is served with a Corn Pancake topped with a generous slice of Foie Gras, and Loin of Lamb is Dusted with Black Trumpet Mushrooms and served with a Leek Puree. Desserts are produced by NYC's number one pastry chef, Johnny Iuzzini." [2]
[edit] Awards
Besides the aforementioned 4 stars from the Times, Jean-Georges has received the James Beard award for Best Chef and Best New Restaurant, and Esquire Magazine voted Chef Vongerichten the Chef of the Year in 1997. Jean-Georges restaurant also holds 3 Michelin stars, one of 3 NYC restaurants currently holding the accolade.[3]
In 2007, Jean-Georges executive sous chef Lia Bardeen was featured as a contestant on season 3 of Top Chef, the cooking reality competition on the Bravo network.
