This pate de campagne (country pate)…
….according to Boulud Brasserie Chef de Cuisine Rick Mace: “(I)s a mélange consisting primarily of pork shoulder, chicken liver, and foie gras. (ELV thinks the inclusion of foie gras probably takes it outside the realm of “country” charcuterie — but we quibble).
Published by RESTAURANT MAGAZINE in London, this yearly list provides a pretty good snapshot of where the top toques are worldwide — although we’re more than a bit steamed that Joel Robuchon at the MGM didn’t crack the Top 100 this year. But he did receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from San Pellegrino and the magazine, so we suppose that’s something of a consolation prize for both him and our humble burg.
ELV is on the (very exclusive if we do say so ourselves) voting panel for these honors, and have heard all of the criticisms over the years, but do our level best to follow the rules (even if others don’t), and only vote for places we’ve visited.
The asterisks “*” denote restaurants ELV has dined in (11 in the top 50, and 19 out of the top 100).
The inclusion of Momofuku Ssam Bar at #31 is either someone’s idea of a joke, or a recognition of David Chang’s cutting-edge cuisine (served amidst extremely modest surroundings)…You Make The Call!
The San Pellegrino World’s
50 Best Restaurants 2009
1 El Bulli Spain (=) www.elbulli.com
2 The Fat Duck UK (=) www.fatduck.co.uk
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Rather than comment on this press release with the incisive snarkiness for which he is known, ELV will simply print it in its entirety….and allow its absurdity to speak for itself:
N9NE Group Commemorates Earth Day with the Organic Watermelon Sliced Martini
N9NE Steakhouse, the signature concept of N9NE Group, introduces the Watermelon Slice Martini, a unique organic cocktail to celebrate Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Made with fresh organic watermelon, Square One Vodka, Blue Agave Nectar and Elderflower, the Watermelon Slice Martini serves as this summer’s ultimate thirst-quenching libation. N9NE Group and the Palms Casino Resort are green-conscious and actively seek opportunities to further their progress in sustainability and to reduce their impact on the environment.
…so that each of you may mock it in your own personal, private way.