Godt

Its cuisine is as haute as ever, but Godt's reputation has been eclipsed by trendier and more newsworthy restaurants just as good. Nonetheless, it still remains a favorite of ours. A consistent small-scale choice that's known to everyone in the neighborhood, including the queen, this very formal restaurant offers two floors of minimalist and modern decor that never exceeds more than 20 diners at a time. Food is prepared fresh every day, based on what's best at the market. The chefs have prodigious talent and imagination, and the dishes are constantly changing. The sauces are sublime, as are the herbs and seasonings. Certain dishes appear frequently on the menu -- perhaps the sautéed Norwegian redfish with a purée of celery and watercress sauce, which is an example of the chef's prowess. Using hand-picked ingredients, the chef turns out a perfectly roasted rack of hare, with fresh cranberries and roasted chanterelles. Desserts are a high-flying trip to Valhalla, especially the fresh figs marinated with black currant liqueur, wrapped in phyllo pastry, and served with a coulis of pears and a velvety chocolate mousse.

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