Unique Experiences

Item Description

The successful bidder for this item will have the pleasure of dinner with a guest at Le Bernardin in New York City where they will enjoy a Chef's Tasting Menu created by Chef Eric Ripert with wine pairings chosen by Wine Director Aldo Sohm.

Le Bernardin is New York's internationally acclaimed four-star seafood restaurant, born in Paris in 1972 by sibling duo Maguy and Gilbert Le Coze. An instant success in Paris, the restaurant garnered two coveted Michelin stars, the highest acclaim for a seafood-only restaurant at the time. Le Bernardin insisted on only serving the best fish, carving out a niche in the competitive restaurant world of Paris, and establishing an international reputation. Inspired by their triumph in Paris and the restaurant's many American clients, the Le Cozes opened a Le Bernardin in New York City in 1986.

In no time, Le Bernardin became a four-star restaurant, renowned for setting standards in the cooking of seafood in America. After the unexpected death of her brother Gilbert in 1994, Maguy Le Coze began working closely with chef Eric Ripert, a disciple and close friend of Gilbert, who took over the kitchen, and along with Le Coze continued to uphold Le Bernardin's position as one of the world's premier restaurants.

In September 2011, Le Coze and Ripert unveiled the next chapter in the restaurant's history: a significant redesign from Bentel & Bentel. The new look features a lounge, a first for the restaurant, where a separate menu is available.

In September 2014, Ripert and Le Coze extended the elegance of Le Bernardin's private dining room with the opening of Le Bernardin Privé, a modern and dynamic event space, and Le Bernardin wine director Aldo Sohm opened Aldo Sohm Wine Bar, where guests can enjoy a menu of simple and shareable plates meant to complement and elevate an extensive and ever-changing wine list.

Le Bernardin holds several records in New York, it is the only restaurant to maintain a four-star rating from The New York Times for more than 20 years and has received more James Beard Foundation Awards than any other restaurant in New York City.

Most recently, Le Bernardin was named the Number One restaurant in the world by La Liste, the global restaurant guide and ranking system of the world's top 1,000 restaurants.

Accolades

• James Beard Foundation Awards
• Maguy for "Outstanding Restaurateur" (2013), "Best Restaurant Design" (2012), "Outstanding Restaurant of the Year" (1998), "Outstanding Service" (1999), "Outstanding Wine Service" (2009)
• The Michelin Guide: three stars (2005-present)
• World's 50 Best Restaurants: No.36 (2019)
• La Liste: No. 1 restaurant in the world (2020)
• The New York Times: Four stars, five consecutive times (1986-Present)
• No. 1 on New York Magazine's "101 Best Restaurants in NYC" (2006)
• GQ: "Best Restaurant in America" (1997) and one of the "Seven Food Temples of the World" (2007)
• New York Magazine: Five stars and named "No. 1 Restaurant in the City" (2005)

Item Special Note

Blackout dates: October to December

Le Bernardin is open for dinner Monday-Saturdays starting at 5:00 pm.

Proof vaccination for all guests is required upon arrival at the restaurant.

For use during 2022.

All prices $USD.

Tax and gratuity are not included in the donation.

At the conclusion of the auction, the winning bid will be charged to the credit card on file.