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London,
England
A new, unforgettable dining experience from the
city's star chef
From the April 22, 2002 Issue of New York
London's
top chef is a tough competitor. Before turning to cooking, Gordon
Ramsay learned how to throw elbows as a soccer star. Then he sprinted
his way past more established opponents to become London's only Michelin
three-star chef. Now, with the recent opening of his second namesake
restaurant, in Claridge's, Ramsay is trying to join the tiny fraternity
of culinary legends with a total of six Michelin stars. And it may
work. Despite the presence of some wonderfully unpretentious signature
dishes like braised belly of pork, Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's offers
a meticulously plotted and unforgettably refined dining experience.
After coffee and cigars, try a change of pace, and a slightly more
country feel, by bedding down at the recently renovated Connaught
hotel, just minutes away. But beware: Gordon Ramsay will soon be taking
over that kitchen, too.
-- GILLIAN DUFFY
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Details
Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's (44-20-7499-0099); the Connaught
(rooms start at $545; 44-20-7499-7070).
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Photograph: Clive Frost |
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