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Annie B. Shapero's avatar

I’m too tired to recommend a restaurant, but here’s some food for thought on your piece (which I enjoyed). Pun was actually accidental. Probably subconscious. The best food experiences here, the most delicious, nourishing, sensual, and memorable are very very very rarely fancy. Hyper-curated artistic gourmet creativity is fun to experience, but I don’t even put it in the same category as dining. It feels more like a museum visit. Something clashes inside me when an Italian place is too spare, or ingredients and classic recipes aren’t instantly recognizable.

The 50 Best is a sponsored click-bait list that can do wonders for up-and-comers. That’s great! I prefer the bars list. I don’t follow the restaurants at all.

My top starred restaurant experiences are few and far between. Magnificent service, creativity, artistry on the plate. I remember everything except the flavors.

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Donovan Lyman's avatar

Another fantastic article Eric. Bravisimo!!

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