Celebrity Life

By Vivian Kelly Steak has always been a big deal in America. The beefsteak went from a political fundraising event in the 1800s to a truly exceptional culinary experience today. But with the surplus of top-notch steakhouses in New York it can be hard to choose which one. Elite Traveler has searched high and low... View Article

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Style/Ambiance: One of California’s premier fine dining destinations, Mélisse offers award-winning contemporary American cuisine with French influences celebrating each season’s finest ingredients accompanied by world-class wines. With two Michelin stars, it’s no wonder Mélisse attracts neighborhood diners and distinguished celebrities as much as world travelers seeking an extraordinary fine dining experience. The restaurant has also... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: The highest ranking North American restaurant in the San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards, Alinea’s reputation speaks for itself. Spearheaded by Chef / Owner Grant Achatz, whose hypermodern, emotional approach to dining is respected the world over, Alinea will not disappoint. Its team of creative staff and innovative collaborators produce a... View Article

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 Style / Ambiance: Housed in a former 1890s print shop and echoing bygone eras, Michelin Star rated Sepia serves as an ideal backdrop to Executive Chef Andrew Zimmerman’s inventive American cuisine. The seasonally driven menu showcases the quality and purity of its products sourced from local farmers and producers. These ingredients come to life in... View Article

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 Style / Ambiance: Located on the 16th Floor of Trump International Hotel & Tower, Sixteen was the brainchild of Ivanka Trump and Chicago-based architects Valerio Dewalt Train Associates. The space defines a unique environment that celebrates the modern American cuisine of Executive Chef Thomas Lents. Surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Set within a sophisticated minimalist space designed by celebrated architect Thomas Schlesser, Blackbird is home to a reinterpretation of classic American cuisine. Described as quietly revolutionary, Executive Chef Paul Kahan and his team use local, farmfresh ingredients and cutting-edge culinary technology to create a menu which is both highly creative and utterly... View Article

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