Virtuoso Insights - June/July 2008 - (Page 53) JEaN gEorgEs | New york city, uSA “I still think the flagship restaurant of Jean - Georges Vongerichten is truly his best in the world.” F. Peter HerFF ii To New yorkers, the city’s designation as “capital of the world” is a given — as is the notion that Jean-georges Vongerichten rules over its gastronomic domain. While Vongerichten’s culinary empire now reaches far beyond Manhattan — from las Vegas to london, from bora bora to the bahamas — critics and connoisseurs alike consider his namesake establishment to still be his finest. The large, airy room overlooking central Park is the perfect playground for the celebrity chef’s rascally use of flavors and textures in his Nouvelle French cooking, which has earned him three stars from the Michelin guide and four from The New York Times. photos: Jean-georges Vongerichten’s culinary genius. Opposite, from top: the famed French Laundry; chef piqueras experiments with fusion fare; and paris’ Latin Quarter at dusk. More Favorite restaurants on page 54 P TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Fare mentioned is per person in US dollars, cruise only, based on double occupancy in category B and includes non-discountable amount. Select fare includes Early Booking Incentive (EBI) savings and Virtuoso group savings, is valid on select departures, is capacity controlled, and can change at any time. Government fees and taxes are an additional ($25-$310). A fuel surcharge of $8.50 per person per day is also additional and will be added to the cruise fare. Cancellation penalties apply, see brochure for details. Certain restrictions apply. Ships’ Registry: Bahamas.
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