Worlds best restaurants

[danmand]

http://www.theworlds50best.com/2007_list.html

 

[gabeti]

I am curious about prices that go with these places...

 

[TQM]

Not a bad list,

though it's Michelin that does it for me.

The UK continues it's steep improvement, largely on the backs of French trained chefs.....

You've reminded me to watch my dvd collection of my favourite televsion show - Chef!

 

[danmand]

No canadian restaurants on the list.

I was at Susur the other day, who I understand has been called the best Toronto restaurant for a few years in a row. I found that the food tasted great, but the method of providing a "tasting menue" a bit exalted.

Any other opinions on Susur?

 

[TQM]

Susur

brilliant chef.

Not my style.

That's no criticism of him. If anything it's a criticism of me. Truffles is my style. I can't blame SL for not wanting to be a Truffles.

 

[smiley1437]

Hey so was I!

I liked the tasting menu, and the presentation was nice. I would say that Susur is more of an eating experience, almost like going to a play.

The creations are exquisite, but may be challenging for some. An exercise in contrasts and juxtaposition of flavour and texture. Still, not everyone delights in a piece of pig's ear in their dinner (I certainly didn't mind but I saw some raised eyebrows in my group when the dish was described!)

Dying to try the Fat Duck, Heston Blumenthal's "culinary alchemy' is right up my alley (science background). Wonder how far ahead one would have to book?

 

[petemeat]

I'm not suprised that French Laundry (Napa) is there. I tried to go eat there, ready to splurge on their menu and duh....no reservation! lol

 

[registrar1]

It might be tough...they take reservations up to two months in advance. However we called to get a table for 3 with 1 months notice. I'd recommend having a couple nights that you can go and this sort of thing usually helps.

If you are in that neck of the woods and are looking for more molecular cuisine... Cal Pep in Barcelona was a blast. El Bulli has been the leader in this cuisine with Ferran Adrià but god-awful hard to get a booking. You have to send in your dates and get an acceptance/rejection letter.

Danmand...I have to suggest Eigensinn Farm up in Collingwood. Michael Standtlander (sp?) is a genius and it is a whole experience going to his establishment. Not a Michelin experience as there is no Limoges plates nor Frette-type linens.

 

[danmand]

The creations are exquisite, but may be challenging for some. An exercise in contrasts and juxtaposition of flavour and texture. Still, not everyone delights in a piece of pig's ear in their dinner (I certainly didn't mind but I saw some raised eyebrows in my group when the dish was described!)

I enjoyed all the 25 or 30 different morsels at Susur, great taste.

To me though, it was more of a showcase for the chef, than a meal for the customers. I imagine it would be a great place to go for a chef, to get some new ideas. Personally, I would have preferred a 5 course meal with fewer things, and that incidentally would have given me more of an incentive to come back and savour the other great things on the menu.

But don't take me for a food critic.

 

[Perry Mason]

But don't take me for a food critic.

And I was sure you are JoAnn Kates!

Perry

 

[Inferno]

Any other opinions on Susur?

Overpriced and pretentious.

I'm not saying it isn't good - it's VERY good - but the food at Susur's other restaurant, "Lee", is less expensive, more down to earth and every bit as satisfying.

 

[elmufdvr]

I did not enjoy it at Sursur's... way over rated... did not enjoy the fact everyone is licking this guy's balls to eat there.... I have had him come into my store to buy items and lets just say. I will not have anyone talk down to anyone working at my place of business, and I will not be nickeled or dimed on my prices.... F@ck him... he also lost to Bobby Flave on Iron Chef America.... hahahah

 

[viciouscycle]

Overpriced and pretentious.

I'm not saying it isn't good - it's VERY good - but the food at Susur's other restaurant, "Lee", is less expensive, more down to earth and every bit as satisfying.

The first time at Susur was fantastic. The desserts were over the top, the two of us were presented with 5 different kinds of desserts each.
The times afterwards were inconsistent. I don't find the food expensive, it's the wine - entry level wine with insane mark-ups.
Lee is very good - tomato and beat salad is to die for. Not quite the same experience as Susur.

 

[papasmerf]

What? No Mighty Taco????????

 

[danmand]

The first time at Susur was fantastic. The desserts were over the top, the two of us were presented with 5 different kinds of desserts each.
The times afterwards were inconsistent. I don't find the food expensive, it's the wine - entry level wine with insane mark-ups.
Lee is very good - tomato and beat salad is to die for. Not quite the same experience as Susur.

I thought the hors d'euvres were great, 3 different ways of preparing Fois gras. delicious. And I think between the two of us we got 15 desserts, all great and delicious.

For the main course(s) I would have preferred a real meal instead of the tasting.

And yes, good wines starts at $300.

 

[erotica-hk]

Susur is all show. Saw him a few times having dinner in a local Chinatown eating place on Spadina. Sure he is getting ideas from the authentic oriental cooking and then mix and match with western style. All fusion approach, not to my likeness. Overly rated for the price being charge.

 

[osanowo]

great link thanks!

 

[smiley1437]

It might be tough...they take reservations up to two months in advance. However we called to get a table for 3 with 1 months notice. I'd recommend having a couple nights that you can go and this sort of thing usually helps.

If you are in that neck of the woods and are looking for more molecular cuisine... Cal Pep in Barcelona was a blast. El Bulli has been the leader in this cuisine with Ferran Adrià but god-awful hard to get a booking. You have to send in your dates and get an acceptance/rejection letter.

Noted, thanks! Just browsed through El Bulli's catalogue of items through the years - astonishing...