Restaurant Name: Chez le Chef
This is a fantastic place in the heart of manhattan. you feel like almost in europe. nice music and great cakes and fantastic cfood made by a famous chef, Frederik Le Chef.
Favorite Dish: Taken from the website:
“BIOGRAPHY
His manner is charming. His anecdotes priceless. And of course, his baking tips are consummate. It’s no wonder women love him. It’s no wonder celebrities flock to him. His talent lies not only in creating world famous culinary delights, but in his ability to make baking easy and fun. It is the personality he brings to his craft that has made him one of the most desired pastry chefs in the world. It is his gift for one-of-a-kind creations that has caused him on more than one occasion to be whisked away on the spur of the moment to answer the call from the most famous people in the world. And Frederic’s irresistible personality is guaranteed to make anyone smile.
Director John Huston had Frederic flown to the set of “Night of the Iguana” in Mexico City to whip up his specialties for Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
Frederic was also sent to create fantasy pastry delights for 5,000 VIPs and 74 Kings and royal guests including Prince Charles of England at the Independence celebration. Princess Grace, Coco Channel and scores of other celebrities are included on his always growing list of devoted admirers and fans.
His international awards include: Gold and Silver Medals, at the Saudi Food Exhibition Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Golden Whisk Award, Swiss Hotel Group Zurich and Winner of the title of Best Pastry Chef in West Germany.
His affiliations include Patissier, Hotel Ritz, Paris; International Vice President and Worldwide Food Consultant of Les Toque Blanches (a professional chefs association based in Paris); President and Founder (1981-88) of the Saudi Arabian Chapter of Les Toques Blanches; Member of the Chaine Des Rotisseurs; President Saudi Arabian Chapter (1982-86) World Association of Cook Societies; Verband Der Koeche Deutschlands (The German Pastry Chefs and Cooks Association).”
Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40
Phone: (212) 685-1888
Address: 129 lexington avenue, 10016 nyc
Directions: between 28th and 29th on lexington.
Website: www.chezlechef.com
