A NEW YORK ICON: LE CIRQUE
Le Cirque is an icon in the NY culinary world known for its gourmet French food and upscale atmosphere. Established by Sirio Maccioni, he has described the restaurant as a “place where the worlds of food, fashion, art and culture converge.”
He is exactly right.
Currently in its third location, the 16,000 square feet of space is designed by Adam Tihany and the architect is Costas Kondylis. There is a main floor with high ceilings that seats 95 and features a “big top” light shade that carries forward the circus theme.
There is also a separate bar area, where you can always find an attractive upscale crowd milling around the glass structure which appears and “disappears,” like magic. Above this area is an event mezzanine to hold private parties.
The menu is full of wonderful options. The Lamb comes with a gremolata crust, percorino ravioli and mint jus. It is fantastic. I also recommend the Paupiette of Black Sea Bass, which comes served wrapped in crispy potatoes on a bed of braised leeks.
Another option is the degustation menu which costs $145 for the whole table ($195 with a wine pairing). Their deserts are so tantalizing, they can only be called heaven on a plate.
For those on a budget, you may want to try the $28 prix-fix meal. There is also the option of the cafe, which serves an abundance of wine and some lighter fare like Shrimp Tempura with spicy mayonnaise and Mini Cheeseburgers with pommes frites.
Le Cirque has another location at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
One Beacon Court
151 E 58th Street
212-644-0202
http://lecirque.com
Enjoy,
Tom Taraci
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