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Good Taste Travels: Four Iconic Restaurants to Bookmark Now

If your taste buds have a passport, this is the itinerary they’ve been waiting for. From the three-star elegance of Le Cinq in Paris to the coastal-meets-California cool of Damian in downtown L.A., these four standout restaurants offer more than just a meal—they serve atmosphere, art, and the kind of flavors that stay with you longer than your return flight. Whether you’re sipping cocktails under chandeliers at BG Restaurant or savoring modern French perfection at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, this is dining at its most deliciously elevated.

Le Cinq

Le Cinq

A Paris destination in its own right, the restaurant by Christian Le Squer is synonymous with the apex of French modern and elegant cuisine, paired with the rarest wines selected by award-winning Head Sommelier Eric Beaumard. Its three Michelin stars are a reflection of the gastronomic experience of a lifetime— in one of the city’s most majestic dining rooms.

Paris, France

BG RESTAURANT

BG RESTAURANT

Kelly Wearstler’s wildly popular transformation of the Bergdorf Goodman restaurant on the posh seventh floor deemed it the go-to place to see and be seen in the city. Well-appointed and bright, the drawing room atmosphere is an intimate conversational setting for lunch, tea and early supper or cocktails. The light and sparkling menu is a modern take on classic New York fare.

New York, U.S.A.

Damian

DAMIAN

Chef Enrique Olvera’s LA restaurant, located in a renovated warehouse in the downtown Arts District, blends exposed-brick industrial chic with a laid back ambience. It serves contemporary cuisine rooted in Mexican culture. The menu is inspired by the Pacific coast’s culinary traditions, while celebrating seasonal Californian produce. Damian’s beverages focus on artisanal spirits and mirror its cuisine, letting the high quality ingredients shine.

Los Angeles U.S.A.

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

Nestled in the heart of Chelsea, the restaurant remains Chef Ramsay’s first wholly owned restaurant. Established in 1998, it quickly gained recognition and earned three Michelin stars in 2001, a distinction it holds today. The establishment combines elegant modern French cuisine with impeccable service.Menus celebrate the season’s finest ingredients and showcase vibrant flavours and delicate textures while bringing a fresh perspective to timeless dishes.

Chelsea, London


Photos Courtesy Of: © Le Cinq | Peter Vitale, © BG Restaurant, © Damian | Araceli Paz, © Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

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