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With an endless amount of cultures and traditions to draw from and inspiration on every corner, it's no wonder that New York City is home to some of the best food in the world. From neighborhood favorites to Michelin-starred fine dining experiences, these 10 chefs have made New York the ultimate culinary destination.
Although Baxtrom was born in Chicago, the former chef at eateries Per Se, Alinea and Blue Hill has solidified himself as a fixture on the New York restaurant scene. Baxtrom is currently the owner and executive chef at Patti Ann’s and Olmstead, which the New York Times named one of New York’s Best New Restaurants in 2016.
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Chef Daniel Boulud owns 10 restaurants in New York. However, it’s his flagship restaurant—Daniel—that has made him a star. His modernized take on French cuisine has earned him two Michelin stars and cemented him as a star on the New York fine dining scene.
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Jean-Georges is one of the most well-known and revered chefs on the international culinary scene - and it’s not for no reason. His titular restaurant in New York has earned two Michelin stars, and the French-born chef has built an empire spanning multiple states, countries and continents
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Emma Bengtsson has earned two Michelin stars for her fresh take on Nordic cuisine at Aquavit, becoming the first female Swedish chef to do so. Bengtsson is not only revered for her cooking but her philosophy - a champion of sustainability and family-style cooking, Bengtsson’s fresh take on fine dining is a must-try for foodies.
Suzanne Cupps, already known for her vegetable-forward cooking as executive chef at Untitled at the Whitney, was previously at the helm at 232 Bleeker - a sit-down restaurant from the team behind Dig, the fast-casual healthy eatery. Her most recent venture, Lola's, just opened in April 2024.
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Dan Kluger loves good food—but more importantly, he loves good food made from locally sourced ingredients. The 2024 James Beard semifinalist’s two New York restaurants, Loring Place and Washington Squares, celebrate NYC by serving upscale American cuisine and “Grandma style” pizza, respectively.
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Camari Mick, the three-time James Beard-nominated pastry chef at the Michelin-starred Musket Room in New York City, makes pastries so unforgettable that she’s cultivated a cult-like following—especially when it comes to her cinnamon rolls.
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Marcus Samuelsson loves New York—and anyone who eats his food can taste it. The award-winning chef and author has opened restaurants across the country, but it’s Red Rooster in Harlem that combines Samuelsson’s philosophy with his cooking. With a speakeasy located below Red Rooster, Samuelsson has turned American comfort food into an all-encompassing experience.
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Perhaps one of the best-known fine dining establishments in the world, Le Bernardin, has had just one executive chef since its 1986 opening in New York: Eric Ripert. Ripert’s cooking, rooted in tradition and infused with modern sensibilities, has helped the restaurant maintain its three Michelin stars since the conception of the Michelin book in 2005.
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Born and raised in New York, Christopher Cipollone’s cooking reflects the cultural diversity surrounding him growing up in the Hudson Valley. As chef and owner of Francie, Cipollone’s cooking is a unique blend of American food with Italian, French and Korean influences.
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Photography by: NICOLE FRANZEN
