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Reviewing Le Bernardin, the French Restaurant in Midtown
05:02 - 09:09 (04:06)
The renowned reviewer and writer discusses the unique experience offered by Le Bernardin restaurant in Midtown, where the combination of unexpected flavors and hushed atmosphere pleasantly surprises diners. The restaurant is rated by stars to avoid misleading customers, ensuring that they get the authentic experience they were looking for.
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The speaker discusses the importance of assigning stars to restaurants to guide people away from bad experiences and towards the best dishes.
05:02 - 05:53 (00:51)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of assigning stars to restaurants to guide people away from bad experiences and towards the best dishes. The goal is to help patrons avoid being taken advantage of and make the most of their dining experiences.
ChapterReviewing Le Bernardin, the French Restaurant in Midtown
EpisodeA Restaurant Critic (Ours) On the Year That Changed Him Forever
PodcastThe Daily
In this episode, the hosts decode what the stars in restaurant reviews signify.
05:53 - 07:45 (01:51)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts decode what the stars in restaurant reviews signify. They discuss how a star rating should reflect the reviewers' reaction to service, atmosphere, and food with price taken into account and what "extraordinary" means in a restaurant context.
ChapterReviewing Le Bernardin, the French Restaurant in Midtown
EpisodeA Restaurant Critic (Ours) On the Year That Changed Him Forever
PodcastThe Daily
A review of Le Bernardin, the French restaurant in Midtown highlights the extraordinary dishes, including black garlic, pomegranate, and lime supporting sautéed black bass, and a white steamed halibut surrounded by beet sauce.
07:45 - 09:09 (01:23)
Summary
A review of Le Bernardin, the French restaurant in Midtown highlights the extraordinary dishes, including black garlic, pomegranate, and lime supporting sautéed black bass, and a white steamed halibut surrounded by beet sauce. However, the price is nearly $200 for a four-course dinner or $120 for a three-course lunch.