The Elite Traveler & Laurent-Perrier Top 100 Restaurants in the World
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ALINEA: THE WORLD’S BEST RESTAURANT
CUISINE: CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN Spearheaded by chef/owner Grant Achatz, whose hypermodern, emotional approach to dining is respected the world over, Alinea is simply a cut above the rest. Its team of [...]
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THE FAT DUCK
Cuisine: Modern British Signature dishes: Sound of the sea; Mock turtle soup; Pocket watch; Toast sandwich Tucked away inside a 450-year-old pub in the village of Bray, The Fat Duck, [...]
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DANIEL
Cuisine: Contemporary French Daniel has become a standard-bearer for quality and excellence in food, atmosphere and service. Chef Daniel Boulud leads more than 30 cooks to prepare beautiful seasonal cuisine. [...]
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PIERRE GAGNAIRE
Cuisine: Modern fusion Tired of heavy French classics? Yearning for premium ingredients arranged in an exciting, innovative way? Then Pierre Gagnaire, the center point of the superstar chef’s worldwide restaurant [...]
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La Pergola
Cuisine: Mediterranean Signature dishes: Fagottelli ‘La Pergola’; Fillet of John Dory with curry on a light pesto sauce, scampi and vegetables; Iced pomegranate ball on gianduja cream and salty pine-seed [...]
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Aqua
Cuisine: Modern European Simple and sophisticated are the overruling themes at Aqua which, having been awarded three Michelin stars, has proven itself among the elite ranks of the gourmet dining [...]
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El Celler de Can Roca
Cuisine: Catalan Signature dishes: Charcoal-grilled king prawn, king-prawn sand, ink rocks, fried legs, head juice and king prawn essence; European lobster parmentier with black trumpets; Lemmon cloud Enclosed within walls [...]
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Robuchon au Dôme
Cuisine: French Signature dishes: Caviar jelly with cauliflower cream, surprise of caviar with cream of peas, crunchy cone stuffed with avocado and lime zest; Roasted guinea fowl and foie gras [...]
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NOMA
Cuisine: Nordic Nordic cuisine was once virtually unknown among food critics and gastronomes, so Noma caused something of a stir when it began topping best restaurant lists two years ago. [...]
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THE LEDBURY
Cuisine: Modern French Headed by Australian chef Brett Graham, The Ledbury offers superb cuisine in a relaxed west London setting. Diners can order à la carte from a spectacular array [...]
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