Gabriel Kreuther
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Gabriel Kreuther |
| Headquarters | Manhattan, New York City , United States |
Key people | Gabriel Kreuther (chef and owner), Marc Aumont (pastry chef) |
| Products | Contemporary Alsatian cuisine, cocktails, bar and lounge services |
| Website | www |
Gabriel Kreuther is a distinguished two-Michelin-star establishment located in Manhattan, bearing the name of its chef and proprietor, Gabriel Kreuther. The restaurant focuses on contemporary Alsatian dishes that incorporate elements from French, German, and American culinary traditions.
Menu
The culinary offerings at Gabriel Kreuther highlight modern Alsatian fare influenced by French, German, and American styles. The venue provides a relaxed and reasonably priced lunch selection alongside an expansive bar and lounge area that serves cocktails and lighter fare. For evening service, guests can choose between a four-course dinner or tasting menus consisting of six or nine courses.
A standout item on the menu is the sturgeon and sauerkraut tart topped with applewood-smoked caviar mousseline. Additional main dishes include langoustine tartare accompanied by flying fish roe, cauliflower, and macadamia puree; a creamy foie gras terrine enhanced with black truffled praline, cider-poached quince, pomegranate, and chestnut cornbread; as well as hamachi prepared with black truffles and foie gras layered in millefeuille pastry.
Each guest is presented with at least one amuse-bouche alongside a selection of breads. The wine program boasts an extensive list featuring approximately 1,800 labels. For the fourth course, patrons may select either cheese or dessert.
The bar’s menu offers lighter options ranging from snacks to tartes flambées and more substantial plates.
While upholding standards of fine dining, the dress code embraces business casual, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere without mandating formal attire such as suits or ties.
The chef
Gabriel Kreuther, the owner and chef, launched his culinary journey across France, Switzerland, and Germany before relocating to the United States. His experience includes working at New York’s French restaurant La Caravelle and serving as Chef De Cuisine at Atelier in the Ritz-Carlton. He was previously executive chef at The Modern, a Danny Meyer establishment within the Museum of Modern Art, where he earned his inaugural Michelin star along with a James Beard Award. During this period, he collaborated with current pastry chef Marc Aumont and was honored as one of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs in 2003.
In November 2021, Kreuther co-authored Gabriel Kreuther: The Spirit of Alsace, a Cookbook with Michael Ruhlman. This publication features recipes from his restaurant alongside traditional Alsatian cuisine and includes a foreword by Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
Awards and accolades
Shortly after its debut in 2015, Gabriel Kreuther received its first Michelin star. That same year, it earned three stars from The New York Times and was recognized as Best New Restaurant by Village Voice. From 2015 through 2023, it has consistently been awarded the AAA Five Diamond Award.
In 2016, Grub Street acknowledged the restaurant for offering New York City’s best bar food. Since that year, it has been repeatedly featured on Wine Enthusiast’s list of America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants. It also appeared on Zagat’s list of top New York City restaurants in October 2016 and became a member of the Relais & Châteaux association in 2017.
Business Insider ranked Gabriel Kreuther among "The 50 best restaurants in America" in 2017, while New York Magazine assigned it a score of 86/100 in 2019—the same year it was awarded its second Michelin star. In 2020, it gained induction into Les Grandes Tables du Monde.
The restaurant secured the Grand Award from Wine Spectator in 2022. In 2023, Forbes Travel Guide granted it their highest five-star rating, and it was included in The New York Times’ "100 Best Restaurants of New York City."
Former chocolate boutique
In 2016, pastry chef Marc Aumont introduced Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate next to the restaurant. This specialty shop focused on an array of flavored truffles, bonbons, "cheesecake" macarons, a curated chocolate tasting menu, along with various pastries and drinks. Their bourbon-infused chocolate bar was awarded silver at The International Chocolate Awards, while other creations such as pumpkin sesame mole and forbidden rice truffles also received honors. On a local level, New York Magazine praised their Middle Eastern Crunch halvah and pistachio bar, and the New York Post acknowledged their iced hot chocolate as one of the finest in the city. Eater included the store among the premier chocolate retailers in the United States. Due to the Covid pandemic, the shop ceased operations in February 2020 and now offers its products solely through online sales.
See also
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- Articles with short description
- French restaurants in Manhattan
- German restaurants in the United States
- European restaurants in Manhattan
- Restaurants established in 2015
- 2015 establishments in New York City
- Michelin-starred European restaurants in Manhattan
- Midtown Manhattan
- Michelin-starred European restaurants