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NYC’s three-Michelin-starred Le Bernardin doesn’t do it for the ‘gram, it’s all about the taste. Every dish is consistent in flavor, texture, and presentation—including the halibut. While the halibut dish looks simple, much thought, time, and work go into the bourguignonne sauce. Because the sauces are so complex, the French restaurant has a whole station dedicated to making them. “The sous chef is a manager,” Ripert says, “The saucier is an artist.”

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  1. I college I worked fine dining. These was a decade before the Michelin Guide was created. One restaurant I cooked at now is a 2 Michelin Star restaurant. While these places put out incredible food, the unfortunate reality is that 99% of people have a pallet that can’t understand or appreciate the dishes.

  2. If you really weren't cooking for the gram, you wouldn't be plating like that. There's no flavor gained via plating technique.

  3. That’s why the Instagram Founders felt they were defrauded by the greedy owner. Real honest people don’t look at instagram for validation. That’s why the founders left.

  4. "Very well thought and a lot of components, and it's very complex." Yes! For certain. Probably delicious too.

    Filling? Not remotely.

  5. Ripert is a unicorn. Runs a 3-Michelin-star joint for a crazy number of years, but not quite following the usual route. Incremental changes to keep it moving forward, but not following the fads of the moment. I’m sure some will argue about the price, and that’s fair. For most, this place is a never-will-go-to or a once-in-my-life restaurant. For the latter, it’s worth it.

  6. This is so inspiring. This is true craftsmanship – and his principles can be applied to any line of work. I’m taking note of this maestro.

  7. My biggest gripe with these restaurants is you're paying for the Image of the food. Not the food itself.
    So expensive for such a small quantity. Something you can make at home for 1/4 the Price.

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