Quantcast
Home - Contact Us - FAQ - Glossary - Sitemap - Login - Advanced Search    
 
Home > FINE DINING > New York City Fine Dining > SHO Shaun Hergatt > Appealing Highlights
Appealing Highlights
    
    Special Touches

The attention to detail at SHO Shaun Hergatt is spectacular. It ranges from simple things -- the mother of pearl napkin rings, for instance -- to the more obvious, such as the framed necklaces from Tibet; the intricate, lattice-like ceiling tiles from an Asian temple, of which there are four in the main restaurant; and the calligraphy brushes from China, which are a nice feng shui touch that symbolize prosperity. Speaking of prosperity, another touch is the circle that comprises the restaurant's logo, which is an Asian symbol of prosperity, as are the apples that are strategically placed throughout the restaurant. Yet another elegant touch is the water, which is big in Asian culture and provides a soothing effect. There are two infinity pools, one in the center of the pool room that effectively divides it into two separate areas, and one outside the private dining area that gracefully leads into the main dining room. Don't let them fool you: Although you'll see candles that appear to be resting on glass over one of the pools, there is no glass cover on them. Instead, the candles are actually anchored to the bottom of the pools don't try to rest your glass here, or it will go in the drink - literally! All of these elements and others give the restaurant a style that's reminiscent of European elegance, but with distinctly Asian accents. Although it sounds strange at first, it's beautiful. It was no accident, either, as Executive Chef Hergatt was involved in every aspect of the design, working closely with all the designers to create everything from the interior of the kitchen to the front of the house. He even had his hand in choosing the chairs, which are very comfortable. It's tranquil and is reminiscent of a regal private residence.

   
     
    
Cuisine

Executive Chef Hergatt's Asian accented French cuisine is like edible art on an elegant plate. Each dish is spectacularly created with care and precision. For example, the "Slow Poached Egg" is not to be missed. It is created using plastic wrap! You put the egg on top of the plastic, season it with truffle oil and then wrap it up like a beggar's purse. It's then poached in a bit of truffle oil and comes out in the perfect form, at which point it's served on a crouton of brioche with a sunchoke puree and Berkshire pork cheek that has been glazed down with pork jus as well as bit of celery root and dice root, then garnished with some baby basil. Chef Hergatt's ingredients hail from all over the world, from places such as Tasmania, Australia, Devonshire and even New York. Diverse in origin, together they comprise divine creations that are like Picasso on a plate!

   
     
      
Login
Chefs
Most Viewed
The Inside Scoop
News
Register
FAQ
Favorite Links
About Us
Login
Glossary
Press Room
Advertise With Us
Contact Us
View Website Rules and Regulations | Editorial Policy | Privacy Policy | Shopping Policy of TravelsinTaste.com
Copyright © LAM Endeavors LLC 2013, All Rights Reserved. Users of this site agree to be bound by the terms of the Travels inTaste.com Web Site Rules and Regulations.




Advertisements