A friend from out of town, possibly from out of the country, comes to New York for one night and says, "Take me to the quintessential New York restaurant." Where do you go? Do you choose a Peter Lugar's, or is that so passé and clichéd that it's no longer relevant. On the other hand, do you go to Daniel? Or, as good as it is, couldn't you walk into any top rated restaurant in other cities and get a similar experience? Is it uniquely "New York"? (And what is uniquely "New York" when it comes to dining these days?)
For example, I happen to like Marche a lot. However, if I were in Chicago, there are any number of restaurants that can offer a similarly upscale experience. It's a fine establishment, but not unique in the world of restaurants.
For example, I happen to like Marche a lot. However, if I were in Chicago, there are any number of restaurants that can offer a similarly upscale experience. It's a fine establishment, but not unique in the world of restaurants.