Corton
239 W Broadway
New York, NY 10013
www.cortonnyc.com
Drew Nieporent helped to create Tribeca with the
original Montrachet, and he attempts to recreate the magic with
chef-partner Paul Liebrandt. Corton is visually understated, with a
minimalist decor, beige walls, and a sleek overall scheme, but that
only serves to offset the fireworks of Liebrandt's cooking. The chef
drew raves for his progressive (not to say molecular) gastronomy at
Atlas and Gilt, but neither restaurant caught on; paired with one of
the great restaurateurs in a classic space, this is Liebrandt's best
chance to reach the heights his talent deserves.