Aka the ultimate workday lunch indulgence. When you find yourself having a rare few weekdays in the city and must battle the midtown tourists, the destination must be worthwhile. And thanks to the lounge menu at Le Bernardin it was possible to fit into my CLE lunch break.

Kanpachi tartare, wasabi tobiko ginger coriander emulsion

Peruvian style scallop ceviche

Warm lobster and truffle en brioche

Loved all of these but could eat the ceviche and lobster everyday. And nearly rubbed shoulders with the Silver Fox. Lunch in NY doesn’t get any better than this. Carpe diem!.