Give us a day, we’re going to eat around five times: breakfast, lunch, snacks, cocktails, dinner.
OK, one of those isn’t technically food, but still: five meals, five plates (or cups) to fill. Why not make each superlative?
Helping you do just that: Chef Mads Refslund, co-founder of a little (world-famous) joint called Noma, and a contributor to the very cool Gitano Garden of Love chef series.
Below, he picks out his five favorite meals in New York. Well, four meals and a cocktail. As you do.
Breakfast: Alta
“I love starting my day with breakfast at Alta. It’s been a classic in the New York Scene. It is just a cool, cool place.”
Lunch: Té Company
“This place is so personal, so unique. Fred and his wife are unbelievably sweet people. I think he’s one of these people that shines so much but is fairly unknown in the New York culinary scene. Personally, I think he’s one of the best chefs in New York City, he’s extremely talented. The menu changes every day, so when I go, I just eat whatever he brings out. There are only four tables, and they’re only open for lunch.”
Coffee: Gasoline Alley
“I normally have my coffee at home in the morning, but when i’m in the neighborhood I always happen to pop into Gasoline Alley. There are two entrances from both sides of the street and they are always friendly and have extremely good coffee. It’s a great place to meet people and I always see a lot of friendly faces coming through the shop, a lot of industry people.”
Light Bites: Maison Premiere
“For oysters, it’s always Maison Premiere. I love the ambiance, love the people, love the garden in summer. The laidback feeling of the ‘50s is super well done.”
Dinner: Wild Air
“For dinner, I love Wild Air. The two guys who run it are really funky people, great natural wine, not pretentious. The food is simple, and always tastes good.”
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