Adour Alain Ducasse

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Adour Alain Ducasse Review

Master chef Alain Ducasse adds to his growing empire with the upscale elegant and wine-focused Adour, in the equally sophisticated St. Regis Hotel. Celebratory couples of all ages gravitate to the Left and Right Bank rooms, and a mix of tourists, shoppers, and businessmen settle on plush burgundy chairs and banquettes in the regal but relaxed main dining room. A chef shuffle brought Ducasse a new aide-de-camp, the talented Didier Elena, who has instituted a vegetarian tasting menu and an increased focus on seasonality. Deep pockets splurge on artfully arranged dishes, such as roasted chicken with mushrooms and herb butter, accompanied by Swiss chard gratin. Sommeliers help decipher an international wine list (displayed on interactive computer screens at the bar) with bottles that range from $35 to $19,000.