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Thomas Keller is without question, the best Chef in America, and has been for 25yrs..@SWFLHurricane @TheOriginalCane
Visit Florida for the Sun, the Surf and... the Food?
The food world was surprised when Michelin devoted one of its few U.S. guides to the Sunshine State. But as locals know and travelers are discovering, the best culinary experiences are the spots where two courses and a glass of wine will run you less than $50.
I've been to Tigre, Zak, Havana Harry's, Versailles, Sanguich (in one of my old neighborhoods).
Last year was actually the first year. It was ok, which I think sums up most of the Michelin Guides. There are some cities that are made for it. I don't think Miami is (Los Angeles is not either), in that Michelin was always geared towards your fine dining, multi course prix fixe menus of French, Italian, or more recently Japanese food. Miami has had the omakase explosion recently, but the best food down there is just not the type the guide gravitates towards. The only place that got two stars in the state is essentially a world-wide chain (Atelier de Joel Robuchon).@SWFLHurricane @TheOriginalCane
Visit Florida for the Sun, the Surf and... the Food?
The food world was surprised when Michelin devoted one of its few U.S. guides to the Sunshine State. But as locals know and travelers are discovering, the best culinary experiences are the spots where two courses and a glass of wine will run you less than $50.
@SpikeUM, to illustrate, I do not know what any of the bold means. I can look it up, but I do not actually know as I type this.
It mainly means the Michelin guide was always more geared to places like the French Laundry in Napa, Le Bernadin in NYC, sushi places that do 15 courses of nigiri with other dishes, etc. You sit down, your choice may be do you want the regular tasting menu of 7 courses or chef's tasting of 12, and do you want wine pairings or get a bottle. That's not Miami outside of a huge number of those sushi type of spots.
Just a couple...I wish they included Marina Cafe on Destin Harbor (unfortunately not open anymore) I was an Executive Sous Chef there from 1988-1991...working under Executive Chef Tim Creehan, who is the best I've worked under since 1981. You can Google Chef Tim Creehan and read about his accolades. He destroyed every Chef in Fl in 4 straight Governor Cup Challenges back in the day.
I've known Tim since 1988....he started out as a Prep Cook in Louisiana in the Late 70s. (Mind you, he never went to Culinary School) he was taken under the wing of Jim Altamura, who eventually opened Marina Cafe in 1987, with Tim as his Executive Chef.
I ate in Buchon in Yountville 2 weeks ago. The food was good, the service was horrendous.
Unreal...Keller is extremely gifted.
How is Versailles on their list??? I’ll have to look at it. I’m assuming that it’s a mention not a star.
I had the steak tartare appetizer and the steak frites - for lunch. His little takeout bakery next door is great btw.
Over the past 3 years I cook more at home than I ever did..... Honestly I like it more.... I mean don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with hitting a spot now and again but as you said things got stupid... Home is where it's at for me....