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Drink
AQUAGRILL
For their delicious oysters.
Soho
Seafood
Restaurants - New York, NY
8 1/2 BRASSERIE
I like the crab cakes, as well as their seasonal dishes.
Midtown
French / Fusion
WHO
Executive chef of Adour Alain Ducasse at The St. Regis New York City.
WHY
Chef Elena has been Alain Ducasse’s secret weapon in the kitchen (on and off) since he started working as his protégé at the age of 18.
Chef Didier Elena - Recommendations
August 15, 2011
Adour Alain Ducasse - New York, NY
RECOMMENDATIONS
Didier Elena’s recommendations for where to eat, drink and shop in New York, Reims and Monaco.
KATZ’S DELI
It’s a favorite of mine, I especially love the pastrami sandwich.
Lower East Side
American Traditional Deli / Eastern European
PEASANT
I especially like Peasant. My favorite restaurants are simple, casual and authentic dining experiences.
Nolita
Italian
I love Japanese food for its simplicity and use of fresh ingredients. My favorite is Yakitori Totto.
Japanese
Midtown West
WILD EDIBLES OYSTER BAR & RESTAURANT
I really like Wild Edibles, they have great seafood and I like sitting at the bar.
Murray Hill
Oyster Bar / Seafood
Markets / Food Stores - New York, NY
CHELSEA MARKET
75 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Includes: Amy’s Bread, Buon Italia, Dickson’s Farmstand Meats, Lucy’s Whey, Ninth Street Espresso, Ronnybrook Dairy, The Lobster Place
I often get inspired to create new dishes when I am browsing at a market. I especially love Chelsea Market for its variety of products.
Chelsea
Various Food Stores
LA TRATTORIA
I would recommend Alain Ducasse’s La Trattoria.
Monte Carlo
Italian
Restaurants - Monaco
Drinks - Monaco
SABOR DI VINO
15 Galerie Charles III, Monaco - 98000
T: +37/7.99.99.98.00
Sabor di Vino has an extensive wine list, with over 10,000 bottles in its cellar.
Monte Carlo
Italian
L’ASSIETTE CHAMPENOISE
40, Avenue Paul Vaillant-Couturier , 51430 Tinqueux, France
T: +33/(0)3.26.84.64.64
I would recommend Arnaud Lallement’s restaurant for delicious French cuisine.
Reims
French
Restaurants - Reims, France
THE GLUE POT
49, Place Drouet d'Erlon, 51100 Reims, France
T: +33 (0)3.26.47.36.46
For the burger.
Centre Erlon-Est
American
CHARLES HEIDSIECK
My favorite aperitif before a meal is champagne. My favorite is Charles Heidsieck.
French
Sparkling Wine / Champagne
Drinks - Wine
Resources - Seafood
MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM SEAFOOD WATCH
This website is a valuable resource. I visit it for advice on which seafood I should be using and which seafood I shouldn’t be using. It also features sustainable recipes.
Sustainable Seafood Resource
EATER
For culinary news.
Food / Restaurant Blog
Resources - Blogs
GRUB STREET
For culinary news.
Food / Restaurant Blog
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