Location: DANIEL, New York, NY; Photography: Ron Manville

In the city that never slumbers, where fashion has its heartbeat and fortunes are made, it is no surprise that the most sought-after chefs are heeding the challenge to create one-of-a-kind culinary experiences for the most memorable day in a couple’s life. 

 Executive Chef: Jean François Bruel under Daniel Boulud DANIEL, New York, NY; Photography: Ron Manville

Weddings present the ultimate test of a chef’s ability to “create romance on the plate,” says Chef Daniel Boulud. “It’s an important day, and we know it,” he says. New York City’s giants of gastronomy (Eric Ripert, Toni Robertson and George Mendes) share similar philosophies behind their celebratory feasts and tantalize with petite bites and cocktails, setting the stage for a truly unforgettable meal.

Location: Le Bernardin, New York, NY; Photography: Nigel Parry;
Chef and Co-Owner: Eric Ripert, Le Bernardin, New York, NY; Photography: Shimon and Tammar

Executive Chef: George Mendes, Aldea, New York, NY; Photography: Ron Manville

Executive Chef: Toni Robertson, Restaurant Asiate at Mandarin Oriental New York, New York, NY; Photography: Ron Manville

> Written by Kim Knox Beckius