Celebrity Life

Chef Paul Liebrandt employs a contemporary approach to traditional French cuisine, turning out clean, precise and intense flavors that have won Corton two Michelin stars, as well as three stars from the New York Times. Located in the heart of Tribeca, Corton’s intimate, 65-seat dining room invites with vine and leaf embossed walls, vaulted ceilings... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Tucked away on a small lane near St. Stephen’s Green, One Pico offers award-winning fine dining in a peaceful pocket of the city center. The fresh white exterior leads into a dining room of gold and beige, peppered with plush purple furnishings that make it easy to linger here for a while.... View Article

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Style/Ambiance: Headed by Australian chef Brett Graham, The Ledbury – sister to The Square restaurant – offers superb cuisine in a relaxed west London setting. Diners can order à la carte from a spectacular array of expertly prepared dishes or, if they are feeling bold, experiment with an eight-course tasting menu, particularly fun in larger... View Article

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Style/Ambiance: Helmed by star chef Marcus Wareing, this Michelin-starred restaurant displays technical brilliance in its execution of French cuisine. The menu offers modern, light dishes evolved from Wareing’s classical French background, and uses the best seasonal produce available. The restaurant’s interior, designed by David Collins, abounds with rich jewel tones, creating an opulent, warm ambiance.... View Article

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Reminiscent of an ornate château dining room, Le Cinq is undoubtedly luxurious yet also welcoming. The elegant dining room bathed in gold, the old master oils adorning the walls and the beautiful flower arrangements all set the scene for this gastronomic experience. Awarded two Michelin stars, it serves classic French food with a contemporary inflection,... View Article

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On the first floor of the extravagant Baccarat Museum, the Cristal Room restaurant occupies the former dining room of Vicomtesse Marie-Laure de Noailles, erstwhile owner of the building. Refurbished by Philippe Starck – who added to the original wood-paneling and bare brickwork with mirrors, copious amounts of gilding, and a fabulous dusty pink color scheme... View Article

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This exceptional two-star Michelin restaurant, opened by Chef Jean Pierre Vigato in 2004, extends over a number of rooms in the magnificent Hotel Schneider, previously the residence of 19th century man of affairs the Marquis de Talhouët. Guests can choose to dine in the Dining Room, the Klimt Room – adorned with superb reproductions of... View Article

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Importing many of its products from France, Bord Eau offers a chic French dining experience with all the trimmings: Rich fabrics and furniture, impeccable service and a superb à la carte menu. 971 2 509 8888 slad@shangri-la.com Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, between the Al Maqta and Mussafah bridges www.shangri-la.com

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Towering above the Parisian boulevards on the second level of the Eiffel Tower, Le Jules Verne is – contrary to what you might assume given the flocks of visitors below – far from a tourist trap. With bold modern décor by Patrick Jouin and cuisine by the legendary Alain Ducasse, it offers a classic French... View Article

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Just up the road from the Arc de Triomphe, Restaurant Guy Savoy is a culinary shrine to the skills of its namesake. Renowned not only for its food but also for impeccable service, characterized by happiness and conviviality instead of inaccessible aloofness, this three-star Michelin restaurant consistently enthrals its diners, and is a source of... View Article

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Ducasse’s most ambitious project to date, this three-star Michelin restaurant takes an architectural approach to dining, turning its back on flamboyance in favor of harmony through simplicity. Ducasse’s chefs use only the best ingredients, sourced according to season, to ensure that each dish reaches its full flavor potential. Langoustine Tartare, prepared in an instant, is... View Article

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