America's Great Restaurants
David Burke Townhouse
New York, NY 10065 / 212.813.2121
David Burke Townhouse
"If Wylie Dufresne is the earnest downtown artist toiling in his studio, then David Burke is his expansive uptown counterpart, a chef who spikes his spicy Cajun lobster on flower holders, slathers pieces of salmon with fishy Cantonese XO sauce, and infuses his foie gras terrine with kumquats. It's all on display at this theatrical little restaurant down the street from Bloomingdale's, where it's a pleasure to watch the restaurant's staid Upper East Side clientele gawk at Burke's decorative and generally delicious creations as they go by, like spectators at some loony Dr. Seuss fashion show."
- Adam Platt, New York
The great chef has started a new concept in an elegantly refurbished Upper East Side townhouse. The look and feel can best be described as contemporary 1930's inspired space. The CIA graduate and notable chef is known for his unique and stylish Modern American cuisine and a visit to this spot is fun, and glamorous, as well as a memorable dining experience. Sample entrees include Mustard Crusted Tuna, Wild King Salmon, Seawater-Soaked Roast Organic Chicken, Bacon-Wrapped Moscovy Duck, Creekstone Farms Black Angus Dry-Aged Prime Rib Eye, and Bronx Style Filet Mignon of Veal. Excellent desserts are from Pastry Chef, Gustavo Tzoc.