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It's breakfast time all day long at this famous New York-based restaurant. Eggs galore, fluffy French toast and dessert-style pancakes are the main attractions, though you'll also find hefty meal-size salads, burgers and grilled-cheese sandwiches. One especially artful construction is the lavish "Signature Avocado Toast," with mashed avocado, fresh cherry tomatoes, burrata and greens,.... [Continue reading]
La Peche serves solid country-style French fare, with hearty main dishes like bouillabaisse, duck a l'orange, lamb chops with merguez sausage, and beef bourguignon. Starters range from escargot and steamed mussels to foie gras terrine and capellini with uni and truffles. At lunchtime you can enjoy an excellent (and very filling) chicken leg confit - served on a bed of white beans.... [Continue reading]
GohGan is a collaboration between two very talented, award-winning chefs, with innovative cuisine that combines French and Indian cooking techniques and seasonings. The kitchen turns out artfully presented little gems, with a smartly constructed prix-fixe menu (Y7,000) that's an excellent introduction for a first visit. Our early-summer menu began with a surprising treat in the form.... [Continue reading]

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