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AOL CityGuide

fine french and cheese on upper west side...
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OpenTable

picholine offers french-mediterranean cuisine by chef/proprietor terrance brennan and chef de cuisine craig hopson, desserts by pastry chef daniel rundell, and selections of artisanal cheeses by maitre...
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10Best

if you love wine and cheese as much as the europeans do, then this small, elegant restaurant should be your next dinner stop. picholine prides itself on the extensive cheese tray and wine list it offers, and...
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New York Magazine

"went last weekend- the place opened at 5:30; it was packed by 5:45! the atmosphere is wonderful and intimate. i'm not usually a fan of french fare, but the food here is fantastic and they serve resonably...
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Epinions

it's the food, stupid...
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IgoUgo

picholine was an amazing place to spend a few hours. it was a business dinner with a group of five. i was the client and was being wooed by the vendor...
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Gayot

some of the edge is gone from this solid eatery near lincoln center that weive long admired. three recent meals reaffirm its strengths while revealing its blemishes. in one area picholine is a towering...
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wGuides.com

at picholine --small green olive-- you will enjoy sophisticated, world-class dining. it's a bastion of fine cuisine, as well as one of the most extensive cheese selections in new york. every dish on chef-owner...
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Yahoo! Travel

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Fodor's

terrific, innovative food abound at this lincoln center super star. you already know about the famous cheeses but the food and the service are among the best in the world. i liked it better than, dare i say...
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TripAdvisor

incredible restaurants abound in new york, but quite honestly picholine is our favorite. i arrived.....
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RestaurantRow.com

undeniably one of the best kept secrets in new york...
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Wcities

at picholine --small green olive-- you will enjoy sophisticated, world-class dining. it's a bastion of fine cuisine, as well as one of the most extensive cheese selections in new york. every dish on chef-owner...
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New York Magazine

chef terrance brennan's french-mediterranean menu aspires to lofty heights and reaches them...
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Epinions

from the spicy olive in the martini to the world class selection of fine cheeses, picholine is perfect in nearly every detail...
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New York Times

the great restaurant near lincoln center. the chef and owner, terrance brennan, makes wonderful food with a mediterranean accent. the daily specials and whole fish for two are particularly impressive...
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OpenTable

Picholine offers French-Mediterranean cuisine by Chef/Proprietor Terrance Brennan and Chef de Cuisine Craig Hopson, desserts by Pastry Chef Zachary Miller, and selections of artisanal cheeses by Maitre...
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User Reviews of Picholine

Yelp.com Review - by Diane A.

5 of 5 stars. My bf and I were running a few errands one a rainy Tuesday evening in this neighborhood. Since he had eaten at Picholine recently, he suggested we get dinner there. Can one really just drop in at…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by becca n.

3 of 5 stars. kinda disappointing since i expected my dining experience to surpass brennan's artisanal... i mean, picholine got 3 stars from the NYT, four stars from crain's and four stars from nymag. i can't…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara W.

5 of 5 stars. Picholine signifies an earlier era, where food is art. Who cares about the lavender walls, or who is sitting next to you, when the sea urchin tastes ethereal? Our table was tippy. The staff acted as…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gracie-C Y.

4 of 5 stars. It's hard to believe this place scored 2 coveted Michelin stars. Don't get me wrong, the food was really good but I couldn't help but feel that something was off-kilter about our entire experience. To…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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Embarrassingly stingy

Just two weeks ago my wife and I hosted a friend and his partner for the tasting menus at Picholine. We are all New Yorkers and as such have frequented many of the best as well as the funkiest restaurants in...
menupages.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by CB M.

5 of 5 stars. This restaurant does not have two Michelin stars for nothing (yes, it got promoted this September 2007). New York Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni said "I'm glad to see Picholine promoted from one…
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Daphne H.

4 of 5 stars. My dad & I were invited here and I heard the recommended dish was the Warm Maine Lobster - true enough, this dish was delectable! I'd recommend it to anyone who comes here. Picholine is a pretty…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erwin A.

5 of 5 stars. I have been to several of Alain Ducasse's restaurants around the world and I must say that none of the meals I had at any of those compares to the meal I just had at Picholine. Yeah, it's an old crowd…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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Most Incredible Ever!

My husband and I come to Picholine every year on my birthday and every year I am as excited as I was, when we first ate here three years ago. The food is absolutely mouth-watering, staff welcoming and...
menupages.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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Good food, great service, weird decor

I'm a bit of a picky eater so there wasn't much on the menu that looked good to me. However when I asked how prominent the escargot was in a pasta dish, the server said the kitchen would be happy to make it...
menupages.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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Good, not great

We decided to revisit Picholine after the revamp and the positive reviews in NYT a few months ago. The room is a bit better than before, but certainly not on par with other top restaurants in the City. You...
menupages.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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Not worth it

Very stuffy, way to pricey for what it is.The fois gras tourchon was good, but the Venison had no flavor, with a totally uninteresting sauce. We went there after teather, the place was almost empty and still...
menupages.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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Don't Come for the Ambiance

I am actually embarrassed to be reviewing (giving a 4 star) to a restaurant that has such terrible d...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindley E.

2 of 5 stars. Ah Picholine, your time has passed. While your food is good, it has been surpassed in quality and creativity by dozens, perhaps hundreds, of better restaurants in the tri-state area. Your cheese cart,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michy Y.

5 of 5 stars. Even though this restaurant is on the stuffy and expensive side, I have to say I have really enjoyed my few times there. The first time I walked in not expecting anything different, but when I tasted…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Chinku G.

1 of 5 stars. After having heard wonderful things about this restaurant we were rather disappointed. The food was good, not great, and very overpriced. The atmosphere is very stuffy and the patrons are mainly…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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A Special Treat

Never disappointed after having visited annually to celebrate our anniversary for over 9 years. The food is always spectacular as is the wine list. It is very expensive and therefore a perfect place for a...
menupages.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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Top Notch!

This place is wonderful! Despite the slightly older crowd the food is amazing, the cheese is out of this world, wine list is impressive and the service is attentive, friendly and caring. Despite the high...
menupages.com - user review - 10/08/2005
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Stuffy and Overrated

After having heard wonderful things about this restaurant we were rather disappointed. The food was good, not great, and very overpriced. The atmosphere is very stuffy and the patrons are mainly senior...
menupages.com - user review - 10/03/2005
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Perfection ... simply perfection

Picholine may not be the trendiest place in town and the proximity to Lincoln Center and the Met makes the dining room often seem overrun with geriatrics. However, if you would like to spend your money on...
menupages.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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Beware the cheese!

Picholine is a very enjoyable restaurant on several levels. However, although the cheese selection is superb, beware the pricing. The price on the menu is for 3 cheeses. My husband and I are unfortunately...
menupages.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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Loved it!

It was my first time ever at a fancy restaurant of any kind. Picholine didn't disappoint. My girlfriend really wanted to go, so I bit the bullet. The portions weren't nearly the size that I'm used to (and I'm...
menupages.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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Food for the gods

The food at Picholine truly is divine. The beef filet is the best I have ever eaten, and the service is impressive. Don't be intimidated by the old-fashioned glam decor, however. I wore dressy jeans with heels...
menupages.com - user review - 03/13/2005
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Almost perfect

The culinary creativity is not as terrific as Gramercy Tavern but Picholine had great soup and venison sausage appetizer - and the milk parfait dessert was stunning and tasty. Sorbet was good. Entree needs a...
menupages.com - user review - 02/05/2005
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Perfection

As soon as you walk in, you are treated with respect and courtesy. Sean seats you in an elegant manner, and than you dine for as long as you want. The menu varies from season to season, or should I say on a...
menupages.com - user review - 11/21/2004
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Ethereal

Sparkling, full flavored Mediterranen cuisine in a gorgeous setting with pampering service ... a range of fish/meat/game/vegetarian with wonderful sauces - wonderful wine list - a totally satisfying experience...
menupages.com - user review - 11/11/2004
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Wonderful restaurant

I am surprised by the mixed reviews. It has been one of my favorites for many years in NYC. It is expensive but worth every penny.
menupages.com - user review - 10/13/2004
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Impeccable twice

I have had two fantastic meals with the very competent people at Picholine, and I am quite surprised to see mixed reviews. Admittedly the food is expensive, but this is new york and nice restaurants cost...
menupages.com - user review - 10/10/2004
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Not a good value

For the price, you ought to get something so very good. This place is expensive, and the food is good, but this is New York, my friends. You can get very very good food, including at Balthazar, Vong, Jojo's...
menupages.com - user review - 09/28/2004
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Good Food, Expensive

The food is still quite good, and the cheese cart is superlative. But overall, Picholine is a poor value - not the least because all sorts of unexpected "extra" charges appear on an already high bill.
menupages.com - user review - 08/08/2004
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Food leaves much to be desired!

What a beautiful restaurant. It is a sin that the food couldn't even be considered mediocre. One of the worst meals I have had in NY. Come here for dessert only. Have the chocolate souffle and the cheese cart....
menupages.com - user review - 07/15/2004
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OK

The food here is done to perfection which helps you forget that you're getting rather small portions for a large amount of money. Great place to go to if someone else is paying!
menupages.com - user review - 06/28/2004
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Forget it!

Based on the Zagat 2004 Guide to New York City Restaurants, we chose this restaurant. We were disappointed on many counts. The food was just OK. The 3 asparagus hors d'oeuvre was bitter, but the Lamb was...
menupages.com - user review - 06/22/2004
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Gracious, classic dining

Though the rear dining room was full, its tapestry hangings and well-spaced tables meant you could enjoy conversation in the understated, warm and elegant surroundings. Service was excellent, and the food was...
menupages.com - user review - 03/18/2004
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the best mediteranean/french

I really love this place. The food was great as well as the service. It was very classy. The place is beatiful too. Everything there was so intersting. I had a risotto as my main dish, it was soooooo good!!!...
menupages.com - user review - 03/05/2004
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Picholine -- One of the Great Ones

You can never go wrong at Picholine. Fantastic ambience. Delicious preparations. Make sure you get the cheese for dessert -- don't worry, they will give you chocolate on your way out!
menupages.com - user review - 09/03/2003
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