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Published at 1:29am
Published on 9/5/08
Own This City
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Best celeb chef who actually cooks
Marc Meyer (Cookshop, Provence, Five Points)
Other nominees: Colin Alevras (Tasting Room), Eric Ripert (Le Bernardin), David Waltuck (Chanterelle)
Celebrity-chef cornerstones—Vegas spin-offs, hotel partnerships—don’t seem to be in the cards for Marc Meyer. He’s been keeping it real since he first picked up a skillet at the Odeon in the mid-’80s. The chef, whose focus on local foods predates the current farm-forward frenzy, emphasizes simple, expertly prepared American eats. At Cookshop you’ll find succulent Atlantic porgy grilled and served with pickled red onion and capers; at Five Points, it’s lamb loin that’s given the unfussy treatment, roasted and paired with creamy mint yogurt. He also has a hand in the South of France preparations at Provence, his most personal project (Meyer and his wife, Vicki Freeman, got engaged at the restaurant before it was under their ownership). Suffice it to say that Meyer, who can be spotted on the line at all three eateries, isn’t just cutting checks.
michele
Wed, Apr 23, at 09:56pm
apparently readers haven't eaten at alchemy in a while. this is the worst restaurant in brooklyn.
Maria
Thu, Apr 17, at 08:56pm
Go Peter Daversa!!!!!!!!!The best cook in NY, Hill Country is lucky to have him
Ebinard
Wed, Apr 16, at 05:16pm
Apparently the readers of this magazine have no BBQ experience whatsoever if they think hill country is the best! I know there is a shortage of good BBQ in NYC, but even Dallas BBQ is better than this overpriced garbage chain! Daisy Mae's, RUB, hell, the mcRib is better than hill country! If you like paying 10 bucks for a mexican coke that tastes like every other coke in the world, and carrying a bunch of subpar smoked meats all over a buffet restaurant then by all means, enjoy!
pantz
Tue, Apr 15, at 09:35pm
I am a HUGE fan of the TREATS TRUCK and LOVE the MEXICAN BROWNIES!! I was surprised to see the TREATS TRUCK didn't win as everyone I know LOVES LOVES LOVES IT! HURRAY FOR THE TREATS TRUCK!!!! IT'S THE BEST IN NEW YORK!!!
Miss Betty
Tue, Apr 15, at 07:23pm
Treats Truck has the best mobile food in NYC! Give me the world's best chocolate chip cookie over bacon creme anglaise any day!
