By: Amy Rosner By: Amy Rosner | May 25, 2022 | Food & Drink,
Thanks to Deuxmoi, our culture’s modern-day Gossip Girl, we are given an all-access pass into the lives of our favorite celebrities and influencers.
But what about the biggest tastemakers of the generation? The people who, quite literally, feed our city’s roaring appetite? They determine what dishes will be insta-famous, what restaurants will be impossible to snag on Resy, and what culinary trends are so hot, and so not.
We’re talking about the brains behind your favorite bowl of Cacio e Pepe, and your lazy Sunday night sushi order.
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Eager to know more about the crème de la crème of the culinary world, we’ve connected with industry maven, Chef Buddha, on his favorite restaurants in New York City.
The young Executive Chef was previously at Eleven Madison Park and Gordon Ramsay’s 3 Michelin-starred London flagship working under the acclaimed Clare Smyth.
Currently, at the helm of HŪSO, one of New York’s most splurge-worthy experiences, Buddha has curated the first and only "farm-to-spoon” caviar speakeasy via an opulent 8-course tasting menu highlighting caviar in every course, including dessert.
Keep reading for 11 NYC restaurants with a Michelin-star chef stamp of approval.
77 Worth St, Manhattan/Website
Cuisine: New American
Atmosphere: Intimate
Must-order dish: Tasting menu
100 Allen St, Manhattan/Website
Cuisine: Cantonese
Atmosphere: Fun and colorful
Must-order dish: Blue Crab Congee
90-19 Corona Ave, Queens/Website
Cuisine: Malaysian
Atmosphere: Hole-in-the-wall
Must-order dish: Golden Pillow (Curry Chicken Bun)
10 Columbus Circle, Manhattan/Website
Cuisine: French
Atmosphere: Ultra-lux
Must-order dish: Tasting menu
Multiple Locations/Website
Cuisine: Italian
Atmosphere: Bustling marketplace
Must-order dish: Tagliatelle Al Ragu Di Manzo
120 Rivington St, Manhattan/Website
Cuisine: Bakery
Atmosphere: Vibrant
Must-order dish: Pandan Cruffin
51 Grove St, Manhattan/Website
Cuisine: Italian
Atmosphere: Rustic and cozy
Must-Order Dish: Cacio e Pepe
11 Madison Ave, Manhattan/Website
Cuisine: Upscale American
Atmosphere: White tablecloth
Must-order dish: Tasting menu
142 Orchard St, Manhattan/Website
Cuisine: American-French Fusion
Atmosphere: Casual wine bar
Must-order dish: Beef Tartare
36 E 22nd St, Manhattan/Website
Cuisine: Korean
Atmosphere: Modern
Must-order dish: Tasting menu
1067 Madison Ave, Manhattan/Website
Cuisine: Seafood
Atmosphere: Petite and refined
Must-order dish: Pasta Con La Bottarga
Photography by: Courtesy HŪSO