By: Kiran Kacey
Are you making your way to New York City this fall? As the weather starts cooling down, warm comfort food is on every eater’s horizon. When it comes time for developing your visit’s itinerary, consider adding La Goulue to your list of must-check-out-spots to dine at.
La Goulue is the Upper East Side’s coveted spot for French cuisine and perfect to indulge in warm dishes at.
For those unfamiliar with the treasured New York institution, La Goulue was created by legendary French Restaurateur Jean Denoyer, who originally opened the classic French bistro on 70th Street in Manhattan in- 1973, where it remained for 20 years. It then moved to Madison Avenue between 65th and 66th Streets until 2009, when it closed for a time, reopening in its current location at 29 East 61st Street in 2018. La Goulue has charmed restaurant and food lovers for more than a quarter-century. As spirited as its namesake, La Goulue serves meticulously prepared French cuisine in a lively and welcoming bistro chic setting.
The beloved French bistro restaurant on the Upper East Side, helmed by the talented Executive Chef and Michelin-star winner Antoine Camin, provides guests with an exceptional dining experience.
Camin always tries to “respect the product”; thus, he never incorporates more than three flavors in a dish. According to Camin, this allows the patrons to appreciate the ingredients’ flavor, and never creates a situation in which the patron “doesn’t know what they’re eating.” He prefers to work with fish over meat, and to include seasonal and local organic products; his environment inspires his work.
Chef Camin’s culinary individuality and ingenuity cannot be solely credited to his experiences. His curiosity is ever-present and has driven his experimentation in cuisine. He dabbled in molecular gastronomy and the high-end, futuristic method of cooking “sous vide”, in which vacuum-sealed bags of food are cooked in temperature-controlled water. While Camin has tried —and had great fun with — such methods, cooking and being a chef “the traditional way” is what has driven him all these years. His advice to aspiring chefs clearly mirrors his own attitude, in (and out!) of the kitchen: “Routine causes frustration. Keep yourself motivated and curious, having fun with what you do.”
With a variety of menu selections such as Spicy Rock Shrimp Tempura (Spicy tuna, cucumber, sriracha, crispy rock shrimp), Steak Au Poivre (12 oz. New York Strip, green peppercorn sauce, hand-cut fries), Pavé de Saumon à la Barigoule (Organic salmon, artichoke & braised fennel), Altima Imperial Gold Caviar (Blinis, diced onion, chopped egg, crème fraîche), Île Flottante (Soft meringue, crème Anglaise, caramelized almonds), and wine and cocktails, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy at La Goulue!
Their exclusive, immersive Vaudeville dining experience, OH LA LA, within La Goulue has also just reopened. Led by Omar Hernandez, who is also behind some of New York City’s well-respected dining-nightlife destinations like OMAR’s and Omar’s at Vaucluse, OH.
The show-stopping roster of singers, bands, and entertainers is complemented by award-winning Antoine Camin of La Goulue’s curated menu. Selections include Terrine de Foie Gras, mi-cuit, Duck foie gras, cherry chutney, home baked brioche, Altima Imperial Gold Caviar, Blinis, diced onion, chopped egg, crème fraiche, Carre d’Agneau aux Figues, Pistachio and mint-crusted rack of lamb, figs, polenta cake, and Mousse au Chocolat au Lait Milk chocolate, crème orange.
The menu also pairs beautifully with their cocktails and wine.
Ready to try a taste of France while dining on the Upper East Side? Book a reservation at La Goulue through OpenTable or Resy today.
Published by: Holy Minoza
