Eating at Per Se. NYC. 3 Michelin Stars. An Amazing 9 Course $390 Tasting Menu
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- Опубліковано 7 кві 2024
- I eat at and review Per Se, which is a 3 Michelin starred restaurant in Midtown Manhattan of New York City. Per Se was created by Chef Thomas Keller, who envisioned a sort of East Coast version of his most famous restaurant, The French Laundry. For dinner, I enjoy the restaurant’s signature 9 course chef’s tasting menu for $390. Per Se is one of the most expensive and luxurious restaurants in NYC, but it’s also considered to be one of the best in the city as well as the country.
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Thank you for breaking the bank for us viewers.
The 9-course plus tasting menu including the complimentary Champagne and service fee of $390 is well worth the money.
Indeed! It was expensive, but it was worth it for an unforgettable experience.
@@Jamesnu Scrumptious video!!! Wow amazing delicious memory! I hope other fine dining restaurants c your video's and invite u to come taste their food and do a review. U need a publicists to contact your dream restaurants and ask them if they would like to have the distinguished James Andrews dine at their establishment and do a video review so that millions of people all over the world will c it. What do u have to lose if they say no ty but think of what u gain if they say yes! Your meals r a tax write off right? Since it is part of business? idk how that works but something for u to check into lol Wonderful video!!! A million 👍
@@girlywhirly4971 Thank you so much for those kind words! Yes, hopefully I'll get to go to more of these dream restaurants in the future.
not to me i hate spending money on food. money for soething you do not like. i eat tomstay alive.
my option. no it does not fit with 99 % of you but My view. i am not allowed a view?
As a single guy, with no kids, no hobbies. I found my next adventure in my 30s.
Nice!
Welcome to the club. 50ys old good eater since youth, no kids, no car, no nothing. Probably spent the price of a house& don’t regret it for a second. We are a small club of nerds with knowledge & experience took us decades to achieve.
Took you long enough!
Good stuff brother
"Life doesn't last forever and the longer I delay going after what I actually want. The less opportunity I will have to actually achieve what I actually want." I came for the food reviews but stayed for the words of wisdom.
Thanks for watching!
Great quote
A 3 star Michelin restaurant must be incredible. It sure looked delicious. Thanks for the review, James!
Thanks for watching! Indeed, it was a very special meal and experience!
(PS - it was really nice that you left an additional $40 tip even though service was already included).
Thank you! It really was spectacular service!
Obviously, a true talent you possess is the skill for writing and verbalizing these wonderful visual experiences just offered. Yes, the well crafted use of words describing in a most endearing & visual manner brings these offerings "alive" & "real" to your viewers. Silly to say, but watching your facial expressions while describing AND enjoying your food allows me to believe that I have joined you for the culinary experience "at hand"! Wow, you make me feel like I just had a meal with you in person! Again silly for me to say! Yet, I will sincerely thank you for such a wonderful review of a "noted" NYC restaurant! Well done! This is Peter; out!
Thanks Peter! That's really kind of you to say! I always try my best to create videos that are engaging, informative, and entertaining. It makes me happy to hear that they're appreciated.
Being a true foodie and retired chef, great food often makes me feel like crying. Especially when I create something special for my grown up kids, and their faces and comments of surprise are memorable.
Nice! I can imagine that it's even more rewarding giving someone a great food experience than just having it for one's self.
Thanks for inviting us along. It’s been so great to see you experience the things you truly deserve.
Thank you so much! And thank you for watching!
OMG. I started my Michelin-Dining career with Per Se. THANK YOU SO MUCH for, not only the insights, but for mentioning the history of restaurant and TK. I had a HUGE smile on my face, eyes glued to my screen, and felt so much nostalgia while watching this video. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! 💜
So awesome hearing from someone who's worked there. It's one of my favorite restaurants. Whenever I stay at the Mandarin I try to get a reservation, and every time I have its been phenomenal
Thanks for watching! I definitely enjoyed doing the research bit for this video.
James, because of you, and my girlfriend, I finally went to restaurant that cost me around $250.00 called Costera located here in New Orleans. It was by far, the finest meal I ever had. I never thought a beet salad could be so good with mild blue cheese, candied pecans, and sprinkles of mint leaves. I never thought I was going to enjoy a meal so much but my eyes have been opened to fine dining.
While I enjoy all your reviews, I must say... this is the first time I've been astonished by the level of service and accommodations a restaurant bestows upon its patrons. I will have to re-watch this review several times.
I'm so happy to hear that! Like I said in the video, there are so many great culinary experiences to be had, but fine dining can be very special!
For me personally, Per Se still ranks as THE most incredible dining experience of my life - this was an amazing review 👏
Thank you so much!
Agreed. I've dined in dozens of Michelin starred restaurants (admittedly mostly 1 and 2 star), but Per Se is my favorite. The Oysters and Pearls course is the best thing I've ever tasted in any restaurant.
Thanks for the look at the other side of the tracks! 😆
Safe Journey!
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Thank you so much! That's very kind and I really appreciate it!
Your really a super nice person! I've seen you on other sites! ❤️
@@dianalong2024 Thanks!
Safe Journey!
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Thoroughly enjoyed your obvious pleasure at being at Per Se. The food was beautiful and the atmosphere pleasurable. Cheers for your excellent review.
Thank you so much for watching! It really was a joy to eat at Per Se.
I love your review style! Your descriptions are warm and thoughtful which help me as the viewer really imagine what the food tastes like and provides a deep insight to the atmosphere of where you are. Can't wait for more!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
Totally awesome James and I will try o learn from your approach to life... We are here only once...
Thank you! Absolutely! We all have to make the most of our lives.
Your experience and the presentation actually made me cry. So amazing. Thank you so much sharing.
Thank you so much for watching!
That was phenomenal. Thank you James for sharing your experience with us.
Thank you for watching!
I'm literally in emo tears about this beautiful experience. To all those who can REALLY appreciate the drive thru, the diners, and the decent to great home cook, and this next level of dining experience, you know who you are, and I'd love to cook for you. Good food is great love expressed. A mode of passion. ❤❤❤❤❤
I loved this one. 😊
Thank you! That makes me happy to hear!
I am so happy for you that you got to experience your dream meal, chef, experience. I am also glad to see/hear you went for it! Thank you for sharing
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Great review, love the passion you bring when narrating your experiences! Keep up the great work, love your videos
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
Your smile throughout the whole meal says it all! I'm so happy you were able to indulge in one of your bucket list restaurants. Looking forward to watching you experience many more in the future!
Thank you! Yeah, I was still smiling even days after the meal. It was amazing!
I’ve always had a hard time explaining to people that I love to go out to eat by myself, but finally someone understands! When you do stuff by yourself, you don’t have to worry about the other person, not liking some thing or whether or not they are having a good time or whatever. You can just focus on the experience.
Congrats on living your best life and trying things you always wanted to try! 🎉
Thank you! That's well said and I completely agree!
Your genuine enthusiasm is infectious and enjoyable. ❤
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Thanks for taking us along on this experience. I've only gotten to eat at true fine dining restaurants a few times and it's always been worth it. Even at the most formal one we were made to feel at ease right from the start. One word of advice for those planning to go to such a restaurant for the first time. If you order a full wine pairing, don't expect or try to finish every glass served. It can be hard to not when it's as good as the food, but you want to remember the evening fondly for the experience, not the horrible hangover the next day.
Thanks for watching! Yes, that's a very good tip. The point of every meal is to enjoy oneself and one should never feel obligated to finish everything if they don't want to.
I enjoy your detailed descriptions. It feels like the audience is with you.
Thank you!
Amazing review James.. as this video unfolds we realize that this is going to be an extraordinary dining experience. I was stunned at the presentation of the food and the variety of partnering plates and cutlery used. Simply Magic! The services you experienced felt very generous and welcoming. Your love of food made this video that much more special. I am so happy you had the opportunity to experience this sublime meal.
Thank you so much! That's very generous and I really appreciate it! Indeed, that was such a special experience for me and I wanted to make a video that really captured it. It was definitely a meal that I'll never forget!
One of the best anywhere. Thomas Keller has the reputation he does for a reason, glad you got to go
Thank you! Indeed, Thomas Keller really is an incredible chef.
In the big picture 500 bucks is nothing for the kind of serenity you achieve with an experience like that, Bravo!
Indeed!
Excellent review James. Thank you for letting us in on the experience.
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
You should be reviewing for The NY Times. I’m always blown away by your reviews. Your audience is grateful for your commitment. Thank you.
Thank you! That's quite the compliment and I really appreciate it!
Amazing! Definitely one of the best reviews on YT. Sir you nailed it! What a fantastic experience it must have been incredible.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it, because I definitely put more effort into this video than any of my others.
Thank you for the Review James! Your videos have peaked my own interest in fine dining! Keep up the excellent work!
Thank you! That makes me happy to hear!
Hi James,
What a great review, and OMG you bring the entire experience alive. Thank you, thank you, I can't wait to get back to NYC to dine at Per Se. Very best wishes, Rich
Thanks Rich! Indeed, it was a very special experience!
Im glad you were able to have this experience. I hope you have more in the future
Thank you! I hope so too!
I enjoy your videos very much. You select interesting restaurants and are able to include us in the dining experiences! You are unpretentious, you offer honest opinions without repeating your reviews. Good work & thank you!!
Thank you! I really appreciate the nice words!
What an absolute treat, thank you for taking us with you! Incredible experience
Thank you for watching!
What an amazing review & experience! I'm so happy you were able to hit a bucket list restaurant!
Thank you so much!
Thanks for taking us along!
Thanks for watching!
Hi James, wow, you've taken to fine dining like a pro ! Pronouncing all those French words, indulging in expensive wine. You must've won Powerball ! You even managed to unbalance Mr Keller by criticizing his egg dish for a lack of balance ! I can see the New Yorker making you an offer you can't refuse ! Thank you for the vid and all the best !
Haha! Thank you so much!
You're right, you'll never forget that experience no matter how much it cost, and you know that it was totally worth it. I got to have that experience years ago at Le Bec-Fin in Philadelphia a few times, so when I see the newer generation finding that excitement today like I did back then, it's really cool...
Indeed! Getting to experience restaurants like that is a special thing and I'm fortunate that I had the chance.
I always kinda cringed at the phrase "YOLO" but if ever that phrase was fitting it would be spending over $500 for a single meal. But given I spent more than that at the French Laundry, I can understand. I need to get back to NYC to try Per Se. If it's anything close to the French Laundry, that would be money well spent. Great video as always James!
Thank you so much! Money comes and money goes, but sometimes you just have to spend it.
My wife and I were fortunate to be able to dine at both and for what it's worth, she enjoyed Per Se and I enjoyed TFL. Both were as close to perfection as you can get, very similar experiences, but there were a few more bold dishes she enjoyed at Per Se and I enjoyed the more soft/rich dishes we had at The French Laundry. Still hoping to go back!
Excellent review James! On my bucket list as well!
Thank you! It's a bucket list worthy restaurant indeed.
Another Great Video. I love that you spend the money for this wonderful food and restaurants. Your videos get better and better. You are one of the best food channels on UA-cam.
Thank you so much! That really makes me happy to hear!
Told ya so! I knew it wouldn't be long before you would dine at incredible restaurants! Keep up the excellent work James!
Thank you so much!
First post of your's I've seen and well, well done indeed! Kudos to the restaurant owner and staff and having a small restaurant background it was wonderful that staff didn't seem uber stressed out. The finishing touch of the gifts of the night's menu and exquisite sweets is the cherry on top! Thank you for taking us -- from all of us that will never, ever make it there. Best, from Colorado!
Thank you and thanks for watching! It really was a special experience and I'm glad that I was able to share it.
Many thanks again for a fantastic look into one of the worlds best restaurants. I have been to the French Laundry and it was truly a great experience! Also your statement on doing things now have inspired me to make my own list! Again many thanks!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it and I'm glad that you had a great experience at The French Laundry. That's one of the restaurants that I hope to dine at in the future.
What a wonderful experience! I had always wanted to go to Per Se but never got there. I’m living vicariously through you!
Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
That was a wonderful review of an incredible restaurant and experience! I felt so elated just watching you having your dream come true to such perfection. You are so eloquent in describing your meal and the service. I have had several memorable meal experiences in my life and it's true, you will never forget them and the way that they made you feel so special. The whole experience from start to finish, from service to tableware was incredible, rich and satisfying. They were so generous too, giving you enough red wine for the lamb course, allowing you to tour the kitchen and the goodie bag of chocolates. Superb in every way.
Thank you so much! It really was an amazing experience for me and one that I'll never forget. The restaurant truly knows how to treat their customers. The food was of course incredible, but every aspect of the evening really made for a spectacular meal!
I was waiting for this review and it did not disappoint! I've wanted to go to the French Laundry for awhile now. Seeing this has made me want to go even more. Glad you had such a great experience and thank you for sharing it with all of us! 💗
Thank you for watching! Indeed, Per Se was amazing, but it makes me want to experience The French Laundry even more now.
I just found your channel. I’m so impressed by your presentation. You really got it going on, and Per Se is phenomenal. I’m glad you splurged. ❤
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
Yes the price tag looks high. And a couple of years ago i would have said its foolish. However having the opportunity to get this of your bucket list is fantadtic.
I started doing the same about a year ago. I'm not in good health and been made aware of how precious life is, and that we are not guaranteed to be here forever. So now I do not skimp on food anymore. I go for higher quality items where im interested in. I have eating a porterhouse steak on my bucket list, which I will have for my birtday dinner soon. I usually get cheaper cuts. But im intrigued and will try it.
Looking forward to another great video. Been enjoying watching your videos. I appreciate your mild demeanor and soothing voice. It's a joy to watch your videos.
Thank you so much! I agree! You've got to go after the stuff you want in life sometime, so it's better to do it sooner rather than later. I hope you enjoy the porterhouse. It's truly an epic and special cut!
Im really happy for you and certainly theres many more like this to come in a near future!
Thank you! I hope so!
As others have said, your incredible review was not only beautiful, it was emotional. Thank you for sharing such a dazzling experience.
Thank you for the kind words and watching my video. I appreciate it!
I thoroughly enjoy watching all of your videos; the way you articulate about food is captivating. You have a unique charm as a content creator, and I have no doubt with time you'll be a big food reviewer!
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
The GOAT, Thomas Keller
Absolutely!
I thought Michael Jordan was The GOAT? Pair brilliant athleticism and coordination with outstanding cooking and food preparation and what do we get? Two GOATS, MJ AND TK.
That was outstanding. Although I have never been to Per Se I can truly say that watching your video and relating such a sumptuous experience is as close as one could get as actually being there. Cheers!
Thank you! I try to depict my experience in the video as accurately as possible. I'm glad that you enjoyed it!
Liked this one a lot! Thanks for sharing these unique culinary experiences.
Thank you so much!
One of the best fine dining reviews I have seen. Bravo, James.
Thank you so much!
Excited for this one James!
I'm happy to hear it!
James, I’m simply speechless. This review and restaurant choice was absolutely amazing and pure genius..Everything pertaining to per se was gorgeous , I loved how the plating looked stacked to add dimension and elegance to the food. I loved that your review of the decor, food and restaurant itself was so profoundly appreciated that i felt like i was actually there. You get 4 Michelin ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️’s for that amazingly delicious review.
Thank you so much! That's so kind! It really was a special experience that I won't forget. It was such an amazing restaurant!
Aw what a great review, I agree you can always recoup the costs but if it ends up being as great as it seems, you will have no regrets.
Absolutely!
Outstanding ! Great insight on this wonderful establishment . Well done video
Thank you so much!
Great Video! Glad you had such a wonderful experience!
Thank you!
Hi James,
Thanks for your video of your meal at per se. I’m breathless at the thought of having a meal at this restaurant. I only have a very short bucket list of restaurants but per se is now at the top of my list.
Be well and thanks again,
Peter
Thank you Peter! Indeed, Per Se is a very special place!
Thank you for providing an experience as if I was dining in the restaurant. Great vid
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Such a wonderful adventure, James. While I have yet to dine at Per Se, good friends, as two couples attended that restaurant a while back. Since the two husbands had deep pockets, they added a few bottles of excellent wine to their dinner and the total bill for the four of them was at $3,600...yikes. Interestingly, one of the wives mentioned that she was allergic to chocolate, assuming only her other three dinner guests heard her. Wildly, when it came to dessert time, she was not served anything chocolatey and instead received outstanding cookies...which she adored. Even her departing gift bag was free of chocolate-containing things, which she immensely appreciated. How did the kitchen know? Maybe they have microphones under each table...lol. Like you, they thought everything about their meal, and the service, was top-notch. Thanks for creating this experience. Ciao.
Thank you for watching! That's good to know that the restaurant is so accommodating, which gives everyone the chance to have a great experience. The restaurant is truly staffed by the best from the chefs to the servers.
A response as beautiful, heartfelt and perfectly balanced as your remarkable experience
You are a very special presence James and the charm, honesty and passion you bring to your posts really add to my day
As I think I have written you before, I also have a deep passion for the myriad culinary experiences and memories of my life and have long wanted to include per se to that rare list - after watching this I may just have to do that at long last.
Thanks so much - Happy Spring!
Jon
Thank you Jon! Also, thank you very much for the kind words! I really appreciate it! I hope that you get to experience Per Se soon.
Great review James!!!
Thank you so much!
Wow... What an amazing experience. Every single dish looked perfect, especially those scallops with citrus. Thankyou for sharing it with us.
Thank you for watching! Yeah, that scallop course was really something special!
beautiful video man, happy for you!
Thank you so much!
What a wonderful review . It was just as delightful to watch .
Thank you so much!
So glad you got to go! You’re right that life is too short and sometimes you just got to do it. Also with NYC, unfortunately you never know when a restaurant will close or get bad when good chefs leave etc. I like your history of Thomas Keller. It really helps to appreciate a meal at per se. The French Laundry is such an iconic restaurant
Thank you! That's a great point because even the best restaurants can close suddenly or their chef walks out. One really has to seize the moment!
Wow - thanks so much for taking us along. I am so jealous. I truly can't afford that price but I have always wanted to eat there. Glad you enjoyed it so much!
Thank you for watching!
Looks amazing!! Glad you finally got to go.
Thank you! It was an amazing meal for sure!
Excellent video! In all seriousness I burst into a moment of happy tears when you were served Oysters and Pearls; such an iconic dish!
Thank you! Indeed, the oysters and pearls is a pretty special dish.
Congrats and a well deserved golf clap! I bought Thomas Keller's coffee table book THE FRENCH LAUNDRY COOKBOOK years ago and and his restaurants are on my bucket list too.
Thank you! Yeah, he has an amazing group of restaurants. I really want to go to The French Laundry now.
This vlog entices me to experience it myself. Well done James! Keep it coming…
Thank you!
Just "Wow!" Thank you for sharing something most of us will never have. I need to start saving!
Thanks for watching! It's definitely worth saving up for.
You're movin' on up, James! Always enjoy your videos:)
Thank you!
Wow that looks incredible!
I love that you were allowed to film and share your experience! ❤❤❤
It was an experience I won't forget. Thanks for watching!
Fantastic review, James ,of an exquisite restaurant which i've never patronized, yet. I frequent the building on many occasions, shopping at Whole Foods Market , within. You've given great impetus to discover what the best of breed culinary experience beholds.
Thanks for all that you do.
Thanks for watching! Indeed, there's an amazing culinary world out there.
Great video! I enjoyed this review! Thanks
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Been looking out all day for your latest. This will cheer my day I'm sure.
Thank you! I hope you're having a good day!
@@Jamesnu well your meal has ECLIPSED all others 😀
@@Seasider70 Haha! Great reference to the day's event!
@Jamesnu sorry couldn't resist!! And it's a better day thanks to you.
@@Seasider70 That makes me happy to hear!
Great video; thank you James.
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
Thomas Keller and team will feel very flattered by your review.
I hope so! It was definitely a special meal for me.
Fabulous service 💯 The red wine served was so thoughtful and wonderful ❤🎉❤
Absolutely! I was really grateful for that wine!
Very nice James. I think you are very blessed. Thank you for sharing the experience so eloquently. Quite enjoy your videos. Philosophy of treating yourself well.....
Thank you! Yes, I'm very thankful to be able to have an experience like that. It really was amazing!
Thank you! I felt it as if I visited the restaurant by myself. Definitely must go experience.
Thanks for watching!
I love the intro statement around 1:30! Great video james
Thank you!
This is one of the better fine dining videos I've seen. It's less about "being seen" and more about the overall experience and your opinion of it. As a chef, I want to thank you for taking the perspective you did.
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
True. James reviewed it just like he had the delis recently and that's the way it should be, not overly deferential just because it's got 3 Michelin stars.
Hi James. Thnx for sharing this fantastic experience. Next video please share your bucketlist...we are all intrigued 😅
Thanks for watching! I definitely have a long bucket list, but I'll try to mention some places.
Great work James ❤
Thank you so much!
Many years ago I experienced a meal like that. Expensive yes, but for a foodie it was worth the memories. I still remember that meal many years later. Thank you for sharing this experience with us.
Thank you for watching! I know what you mean. It may be costly, but in the end, it's a special thing to have created such an incredible memory.
Someday you will be in an ordinary restaurant with no Michelin stars that will stop your world because it will hit you that the dish you just ate was absolute perfection! That moment will last in your memory and you will truly feel grateful.
I know exactly what you mean. The best food is not just in starred restaurants.
I see your point. In my experience the incredible meals that were no Michelin stars were outside of America
So you know I was waiting for this review! First off, TFL is on my bucket list. Per Se is the closest I've gotten. Per Se was about 7 years ago for me, and I can still remember every bite! I can say your explanation of the experience will trump anything I could come up with. You have a fantastic way to present your experience, and it is incredible to re-live the experience through your videos. Keller is just amazing in his craft. Even Bouchon Bakery in The Rock is excellent. I know you just were at The Modern, but if you have the opportunity to do their kitchen table, it is well worth it. Thank you as always for a wonderful review, and taking out a second mortgage for this one!
Haha! Yeah, it was expensive, but it was worth it. Thank you! Yeah, I wanted to make sure with this video at least that I put in a good effort to at least try to do the amazing experience justice. Indeed, I would really like to do the kitchen table at The Modern someday and The French Laundry is on my bucket list as well.
you're as classy as your reviews James, thanks for showing us with your attention to detail places that most of us will never be able to visit because we live in a different country or don't have the economic means
Thank you for the kind words and support! I really appreciate it!
What a wonderful meal and the server was wonderful thank you for breaking everything down has you were served love this video ❤😊
Thank you so much!
Your welcome Have a great week ☺️
@@lorifreeman1746 Thank you! You too!
I went here last night for a birthday dinner- it was so lovely! Very grateful to have had this experience
Excellent! I'm glad you had the experience!
It looked amazing, and I would pay that tab in a second. It's on my bucket list too. Thanks for a great review.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this amazing experience, James. I recently learned the history of the Michelin rating. Interesting and surprising. Michelin tires!
Thanks for watching! Yeah, the story of the Michelin rating system definitely surprises some people when they learn it's from a tire company.