Jean-Georges
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder | Jean-Georges Vongerichten |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Key people | Jean-Georges Vongerichten (owner and chef), Mark LaPico (executive chef), Sean Considine (executive pastry chef) |
| Products | French cuisine |
Jean-Georges is a distinguished dining establishment boasting two Michelin stars, situated at 1 Central Park West within the Trump International Hotel and Tower on Manhattan's Upper West Side in New York City. Bearing the name of its proprietor and chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, it is acclaimed by the Michelin Guide as one of the premier French culinary destinations across the Americas. Additionally, the restaurant has achieved the prestigious four-star accolade from The New York Times. The role of executive chef is currently held by Mark LaPico, while Sean Considine fulfills the position of executive pastry chef.
Awards
Jean-Georges has been honored with a four-star rating from The New York Times, alongside receiving James Beard awards for Best Chef and Best New Restaurant. In 1997, it was designated Chef of the Year by Esquire. The establishment formerly maintained a three Michelin star distinction.
Since 1998, it has consistently been awarded the AAA Five Star Award.
In 2008, the restaurant attained an 18/20 score classified as "Excellent" and subsequently secured the James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Restaurant in 2009.
Lia Bardeen, who served as executive sous chef, participated in season three of Bravo's culinary competition Top Chef in 2007.
In 2010, Jean-Georges was recognized with the James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine Service.
By 2013, Zagat's assigned a food rating of 28 to Jean-Georges, positioning it as the sixth-best restaurant in New York City. In December 2015, La Liste—a French official ranking of the world’s top 1,000 restaurants—placed Jean-Georges third nationally and 51st globally.