Honest Review of 2-Star Michelin Gabriel Kreuther | NYC
The ambiance is elegant, service is impeccable, and the atmosphere? Absolutely flawless. But who knew this meal would take us on a journey where acidity was the headliner—from drinks to dessert... 📍 Quick Facts • Address: 41 W 42nd St, New York • We ordered: 3-course & 4-course menus • Rating: 🌟🌟🌟/5 (mains saved the day) 🪞 Ambiance & Service Serene, art-filled dining room with soft lighting. The staff? 10/10—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. My scores: Ambiance 9/10 | Service 10/10 | Flavors 5.5/10 🍸 Drinks: Acid Trip Begins Asked for "refreshing" mocktails. My friend got a floral-cucumber pickle water situation, while my rose-infused drink smelled lovely but puckered my lips after two sips. 🥗 Starters: When "Zesty" Goes Too Far • Cured cucumber crudo: So acidic my friend had to swap it for scallops. • Foie gras two ways: Cold version had weird tendons; seared one drowned in bitter sauce. As a foie lover, this hurt my soul. 🥩 Mains: The Redeemers • A5 Wagyu (medium-rare): Like butter on a pink cloud. • Smoked duck breast: Perfectly juicy with subtle smokiness. Sadly, our stomachs were already battle-weary from earlier acidity, so we took half home. 🍰 Desserts: Pretty but... Why So Sour? • Ube creation: Hidden tartness ambushed my sweet expectations. • "White dessert": Clean but forgettable. The free birthday cake & chocolates? Ironically, the meal’s most balanced bites. 🧾 Final Thoughts GK nails luxe vibes and service, and the mains do shine. But when every course feels like a vinegar challenge, you start questioning: Is this modern French cuisine’s vision? Or has Michelin crowned acidity as king? #Michelin2Star #FrenchCuisine #NYC #NYCEats #MichelinGuide #FineDining #FoodCritic #WhySoSour
