Gabriel Kreuther

Gabriel Kreuther is a two-Michelin-star restaurant named after its chef and owner, Gabriel Kreuther. It was initially a one-star Michelin restaurant in its opening years and was subsequently awarded two stars in 2019. The restaurant specializes in modern Alsatian food with other French, German, and American influences. Their most famous dish is a sturgeon & sauerkraut tart with a caviar mousseline smoked in applewood. The restaurant also serves multiple house breads, including a savory kugelhopf with scallions and chive fromage blanc. Relais & Châteaux and entities such as Wine Enthusiast Magazine and Wine Spectator praised their varied wine list, primarily featuring wines from France, Germany, and other countries. Along with wine, their drinks include a variety of modern cocktails and traditional drinks from the chef's home region, including schnapps. Their current wine director is Aukai Bell.

Gabriel Kreuther
Restaurant information
Established2015
Owner(s)Gabriel Kreuther
Head chefGabriel Kreuther
Pastry chefMarc Aumont
Food typeAlsatian (French/German)
Dress codeBusiness Casual
Rating2 Michelin stars Michelin Guide
Street addressW. R. Grace Building at 41 West 42nd Street across from Bryant Park in Midtown, Manhattan
CityNew York City
CountyManhattan
StateNew York
Postal/ZIP Code10036
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40°45′15.83″N 73°58′57.27″W
Seating capacity85, 150 (including standing room)
ReservationsRequired (dinner) Recommended (otherwise)
Websitehttps://www.gknyc.com/

Their main dinner menu has a choice between two different tasting menus with a table located in their kitchen. There is also a less expensive pre-theater menu, a lunch menu with prix fixe options, and a large bar. Their bar offers a mix of modern and traditional cocktails. The restaurant offers a modern take on comfort food from Alsace, including flammekueche (a type of open tart), sausages, and à la carte dishes from their main menu. The restaurant was rated by Grub Street as having the best bar food in the city.[1] While the food is considered to be Haute Cuisine, the restaurant is notably business casual, with Kreuther noting that this allows for a more "comfortable environment" without the hassle of needing a suit or jacket. [2]

The chef

The owner initially worked in restaurants across France, Switzerland, and Germany before moving to the United States. In the US, he worked at La Caravelle, a classic French restaurant, and as Chef De Cuisine at Atelier, a Mediterranean restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton.[2] At his prior restaurant, The Modern, a Danny Meyer restaurant located inside the Museum of Modern Art, he worked as an executive chef. Gabriel gained the prestigious James Beard Award, his first Michelin star, and first worked with Marc Aumont, his current pastry chef. He was also named one of Food & Wine Magazine's Best New Chefs in 2003.[3]

In November 2021, he collaborated with Michael Ruhlman to publish his first book, Gabriel Kreuther: The Spirit of Alsace, a Cookbook. The book contains recipes from his eponymous restaurant, memories of Alsace, and classics from Alsatian cuisine with a foreword by Jean-Georges Vongerichten.[4]

Chocolate store

Marc Aumont, his pastry chef, opened Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate next door to the restaurant in 2016. It specializes in a variety of different flavored truffles/bonbons as well as "cheesecake" macarons, a chocolate-tasting menu, and a variety of pastries and drinks. Their bourbon chocolate bar won silver at The International Chocolate Awards. [5] Multiple of their other truffles, such as their pumpkin sesame mole and forbidden rice, have won awards from there as well. More locally, their Middle Eastern Crunch, a halvah and pistachio bar, was noted by New York Magazine. Their iced hot chocolate is noted as one of the best in the city by the New York Post.[6] Eater awarded it one of the top chocolate shops in America as well.[7] During the Covid pandemic, the store closed in February 2020,[8] and they now sell their chocolates and pastries via their website.

Awards

The New York Times awarded the restaurant three stars in 2015.[9]

AAA Five Star Award (2015-2022)[10]

New York Magazine awarded it an 86/100.[11]

They have been a member of Relais & Châteaux since 2017.[12]

In 2017, they were added as a top 100 restaurant by Wine Enthusiast[13] as well as a Best Award of Excellence. Wine Spectator also praised their wine list.

In 2019, they gained a second star by Michelin.[14]

In 2022, they won the Grand Award from Wine Spectator for wine program of the year along with Press in Napa Valley.[15]

References
  1. Platt, Adam (23 May 2016). "The Absolute Best Bar Food in New York". Grub Street. Grub Street. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  2. Friedman, Andrew (15 October 2015). "Ruminations: Fine and Dandy". Toqueland. Archived from the original on 21 August 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  3. "Food & Wine Magazine Names America's Best New Chefs 2003". Food & Wine. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  4. Ruhlman, Michael; Kreuther, Gabriel (2021). Gabriel Kreuther: The Spirit of Alsace, A Cookbook. New York: Abrams The Art of Books (Harry N. Abrams). ISBN 978-1419747823.
  5. "Americas Bean-to-Bar and Chocolatier Competition Winners 2019". International Cholate Awards. 26 June 2019.
  6. Cuozzo, Steve (19 September 2017). "Skip Serendipity the next time you want a frozen hot chocolate". New York Post. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  7. Galarza, Daniela (9 February 2017). "A Guide to America's Best Chocolate Destinations". Eater. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  8. "Shop location update". Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  9. Wells, Pete (22 September 2015). "Restaurant Review: Gabriel Kreuther in Midtown". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  10. "TRV 5D Restaurants" (PDF). aaa.com. April 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  11. Platt, Adam (20 February 2019). "Gabriel Kreuther Review: New York Magazine". New York Magazine.
  12. "Gabriel Kreuther, Starred gourmet restaurant in town 2 Michelin stars New York – Relais & Châteaux". www.relaischateaux.com. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  13. "Gabriel Kreuther, Best Wine Restaurants 2019". Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Wine Enthusast. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  14. "Gabriel Kreuther – a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant in New York City". MICHELIN Guide. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  15. Sanderson, Bruce. "2022 Grand Award Winner: Gabriel Kreuther". Wine Spectator. Wine Spectator. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
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