Union Square Cafe
Union Square Cafe is an award-winning restaurant in New York City, owned by Danny Meyer, with chef Michael Romano. Opened in October 1985 by Danny Meyer and chef Ali Barker, it features American cuisine with Italian influences. Union Square Cafe has won multiple awards and honors since its inception,[1] including the ranking of "Favorite New York Restaurant" in the Zagat Survey in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2008. Notably, the restaurant did not receive a Michelin star, leading to concerns that the guide might be biased towards French cuisine or restaurants that "emphasize formality and presentation".[2]
Union Square Cafe is located at 21 East 16th Street between Union Square West and Fifth Avenue. The restaurant was designed by architect Larry Bogdanow.[3]
[edit] Awards and accolades
- 1992, Outstanding Service, James Beard Foundation
- 1997, Outstanding Restaurant, James Beard Foundation
- 1997–2001, Zagat Survey #1 Favorite New York Restaurant
- 1998–1999, New York Times Three Star Award
- 1999, Outstanding Wine Service, James Beard Foundation
- 2000, Michael Romano inducted into "Who's Who of Food & Beverage", James Beard Foundation
- 2000–2002, Forbes Magazine Three Star Review
- 2001, James Beard Foundation Best Chef New York City – Michael Romano
- 2003, Zagat Survey #2 Favorite New York Restaurant
- 2004, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
- 2004, Zagat Survey #1 Favorite New York Restaurant
- 2005, Forbes Magazine Three Star Review
- 2005–2007, Zagat Survey #2 Favorite New York Restaurant
- 2006, Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
- 2008, Zagat Survey #1 Favorite New York Restaurant
[edit] References
- ^ Union Square Cafe Awards, accessed January 14, 2008
- ^ She's a Belle of the City, but the French Are Blasé, New York Times, November 13, 2005, accessed January 14, 2008
- ^ William Grimes (June 29, 2011). "Larry Bogdanow, 64, Dies; Crafted Cozy Restaurants". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/30/dining/larry-bogdanow-architect-dies-at-64.html?ref=deathsobituaries.
