Corton (restaurant)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Drew Nieporent, Paul Liebrandt |
| Defunct | July 2013 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | Manhattan, New York City |
Key people | Paul Liebrandt (chef), Drew Nieporent (restaurateur) |
| Products | New French cuisine |
Corton was a French fine dining establishment specializing in New French cuisine, located at 239 West Broadway in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The restaurant was managed by chef Paul Liebrandt alongside restaurateur Drew Nieporent.
History
Established in 2008 on the premises formerly occupied by Nieporent's 1985 venue Montrachet, Corton received two stars from the New York City edition of the Michelin Guide. The restaurant ceased operations in July 2013 following Chef Liebrandt's departure to launch The Elm in Brooklyn. Corton is also featured in the 2011 film A Matter of Taste.
Reception
By 2013, Zagat awarded Corton scores of 26 for its cuisine and 24 for its ambiance. It retained a three-star rating from The New York Times and was recognized as the second-best dining spot in New York City by GQ Magazine.
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