Eric Ripert
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There's certainly anxiety in the air these days about the fate of high-end restaurants in New York City, but at City Harvest's Big Against Hunger on Tuesday, Oct. 21, everyone at the Metropolitan Pavilion had their bravest faces on. Over 50 top restaurants rolled out spreads featuring their signature dishes, including confit of pork, foie gras, and country bread from Benoit; American Kobe beef cheek ravioli and truffle broth from Kobe Club; and Taylor bay scallops and apricot chutney from Oceana.
"I'm trying to taste as much as I can!" said chef Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin. Mr. Ripert was making his way from table to table, saying hello to fellow chefs like Blue Hill's Dan Barber and occasionally checking back on his restaurant's table, which was serving poached shrimp over cellophane noodles in spiced bamboo broth. "I have tasted some gnocchi from Spigolo over there that are delicious. And the ham from Telepan, also delicious!"
The Daily Transom wondered if Mr. Ripert was feeling shown up by any of competitors' dishes. read more »
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