Eating at Le Jardinier. NYC. Beautiful Michelin Starred Food

I eat at and review Le Jardinier, a Michelin Starred seasonally inspired French restaurant in Midtown Manhattan of New York City. Le Jardinier is the French word for "gardener," and as a result, the restaurant puts a strong focus on vegetables and seasonality. The establishment is also known for their beautifully crafted plates of food, especially their desserts.
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[@kououritan]

The effort you put into these videos is apparent, and much appreciated from the editing to city shots, keep going and leave no Mechlin star restaurant on earth!!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I'll definitely be going to plenty more Michelin starred restaurants in the future.

[@renesagahon4477]

I agree!

[@JWP452]

"However, I just stuck with water for my lunch." Priceless!

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, some of those wines were a little out of my budget. Haha!

[@jamesnguyen7687]

Congrats James! We could tell the dedication and care put into these videos, and nobody is more deserving of the success and recognition!

[@Jamesnu]

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[@alexgreen4831]

James, you're the best. I could watch your videos for hours. All the best for 2024, buddy !!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Jamesnu]

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[@TwentyOneThirty]

Your videos are very well made with good balance of detailed information about the food and the people who make it happen. Here’s to 100K subscribers within next six months.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! 100k would be nice!

[@TheResearchMom]

Needed this cheerful video on a sad Christmas when we’re all sick in bed instead of enjoying Christmas. Watching your lovely meals helps me live vicariously. Also, short (getting long!) list of NYC restaurants to try on my next visit.

[@dianalong2024]

Just watching and read your comment hope you get better soon 🤧🎄

[@Jamesnu]

I hope you feel better soon!

[@leonardodiaz8105]

Great video. I like them because, I vicariously enjoy the food through your videos. Thank you!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@patrickwong4824]

Merry Christmas and congratulations on twenty thousand subscribers. Only on KZbin would we find it entertaining to watch you eat three portions of ribeye steak or a large pizza by yourself.

[@Jamesnu]

Merry Christmas and thank you so much!

[@DavidHamburg-i5d]

Love these colorful dishes. Looks scrumptious.

[@Jamesnu]

It was a delicious lunch for sure!

[@anoushkapadhi3979]

Your art of storytelling is so wonderful James! Loved exploring Le Jardinier through your lens, want more such videos!!!❤

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@jeanleeobrien1787]

Thank you so much for your wonderful videos. I am unable to eat at restaurants at this stage in my life and I feel as if I am visiting these great restaurants watching your videos. Please keep up the good work and fine dining! I certainly appreciate you and the videos.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I'm glad that you're enjoying my videos and I really appreciate the support.

[@TheRange7]

wow, 20K already? That's great James, congrats. Your reviews are really good. Simple, to the point and filled with a bunch of foodie lingo. I appreciate that style of delivery. Cheers

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! Cheers!

[@carolusroeland9775]

Another great video! I’m always really surprised what they can create with vegetables!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I love meat but yeah, chefs are doing some really impressive things with vegetables these days.

[@andrezejobuch4527]

Yet again another informal video done well. Merry Christmas to you James. May you and your family have an amazing time. Greetings from East Anglia UK 😊😊😊😊

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@skatingcanuck9837]

James I have been binge watching your videos and this one stood out because I am literally La Jardinere (the gardener). i loved the ambiance and the emphasis on quality produce. It is rare to bitter greens like chicory and radicchio in a caesar style salad. I think I saw some watermelon radish in there also.

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad that you're enjoying my videos! Yeah, I appreciated the restaurant's focus on produce. Plus, I like how even the design of the restaurant reflected their menu.

[@JohnHausser]

Hey James I’m a subscriber since a month ! Great channel! You deserves much more subscribers

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@girlywhirly4971]

I enjoy watching your scrumptious video's! Especially when you describe the food so we have an idea of how it taste.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@ajiaprilsongs6022]

Merry Christmas and Congratulations! Happy to see your success! Love your style of delivery and presentation. Keep up the great content!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much and Merry Christmas!

[@SwanseaBoi]

Congratulations on the milestone, James. Merry Christmas to you and all your subscribers - here's to 2024 and many more fantastic dishes!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much and Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@MrBluesilverred]

Thank you James for taking me to places that I have never been, but would love to go! You mentioned onward to 30k subscribers, nonsense. Onward to 100k and beyond! Cheers !

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@tomawen5916]

I took a couple snapshots of the menu and oh boy, a risotto for $36, veggies at $12, starters ranging from $19 to $36 so under the circumstances you getting the 2 plate "special" for $58 made sense. Thank you for your review, our chance to take a closer look at the menu and your input as to your dining experience! Those potatoes looked like they needed a little sea salt even with the sauce.....

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching! Prices weren't cheap. Yeah, salt definitely would've helped out the potatoes even though the sauce was good.

[@s_przybylowicz]

Congrats on 20k subscribers! 25k and 30k are just around the corner, and I hope you get to splurge even more.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I hope so too!

[@neilhqtang]

Congratulations on 20K. Onwards to 30K!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@missmadelinerenee]

Congrats on 20k! It’s so well deserved and I have no doubt you’ll continue to climb with your subscriber count. Thanks for all the effort you put into your content!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you and thank you for the support!

[@Montecitodesign]

Yes, lovely looking salad! If that was Tim Cook, I would have sent his table an Appletini cocktail. (Joke.)

[@Jamesnu]

Haha!

[@2drunkguysandpizzapies804]

Love your videos. Since I came across your channel, I have been binge watching! You are visiting some of the restaurants I dreamed to cook at. Keep up the great work, I have been telling everyone to check out your channel. I hope your channel continues to grow!!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@NoahEats]

An excellent 20k sub celebration 🍾 with mellow music to match the relaxing meal. Next time, need to order that $18.5k bottle!

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! I don't think I'll have that kind of money any time soon, but maybe next time, I'll at least get a glass of wine.

[@renatlottiepilled]

yet another great video, love your reviews, just discovered your channel a few days ago and I've been binging on your videos

[@Jamesnu]

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Great video! It’s always a pleasure watching your work 🤝

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[@Aiden-dw1nm]

merry christmas everyone!

[@Jamesnu]

Merry Christmas!

[@jooc415]

Congrats on the milestone! Thank you for the work you put into your content, enjoying all your videos

[@Jamesnu]

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[@dianalong2024]

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Congratulations on your viewer numbers. Your videos are great. 😊

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Your channel is blowing up, congrats! You deserve it.

[@Jamesnu]

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[@troymcdrains9989]

Thanks for the gift 🎁 Merry Christmas 🎄 ✊🏻

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching! Merry Christmas!

[@amybishop9787]

Congratulations on 20k. And I’m sure you’ll get to 30k. I’ve just been watching a great lady who creates content in London and she was saying getting to 10k is tough…!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, it definitely took me awhile to get 10k, but its been a great journey so far!

[@kathrynarnold313]

Congratulations on 20K (looks like almost 25 now)!! As always-love the video. The potatoes looked a little sad, but everything else looked sooooo delicious. Hope you are having a wonderful holiday!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I hope that you're having a wonderful holiday as well!

[@christinemorrison4418]

Congratulations on 20k..now 24 k! I've been watching since around 2k maybe and you definitely are getting good at this! Merry Christmas and I hope that next year shows a lot more growth!

[@NoahEats]

I think I got hooked at 1500! He gets better and better!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the continued support. Merry Christmas!

[@WilliamKShank]

Congratulations! 🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊 Safe Journey! Yellowbird Blue Agave Sriracha!!!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@jumont23]

James congratulations on your 20k subs 🙂

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@thomasrider8221]

Congrats James! Your videos are fun to watch. Your ability to let us see your enjoyment when dining is clearly visible and helps convey to us viewers just how special your experiences are.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much and thanks also for the kind words!

[@ldeanjr2]

Merry Christmas James. Definitely on your way to more subscribers. Can tell how hard you work on your videos. I have never had bass but looked really good.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Merry Christmas! Bass is definitely worth trying if you get the opportunity.

[@russelliott6751]

You had me with the Montauk Bass and chicory salad with radicchio. Sumptuous! Touché James.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! They were very tasty!

[@mariamjaziri6719]

Looks so delicious, thank you for sharing

[@Jamesnu]

It was a great lunch. Thanks for watching!

[@patriciarogers9592]

Congrats on your newest milestone! Good work!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@billycarroll9153]

James, Your reviews are in a class all by themselves. I’ve mentioned this before, the time and effort you put into your productions is very much appreciated. Can’t wait for your next review.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words. It pushes me to make the best videos that I can.

[@peteangle6666]

Truly love your videos, James. Thank you for showing us the roadless traveled and taking us to the spots that we'd rather see and experience,the way you have. Excellent job!

[@Jamesnu]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much!

[@bb57365]

Congrats on 20k. Some of the best foodie content out there. Absolutely look forward to your videos.

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks so much! That makes me happy to hear!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

First off!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!😊 Thank you for sharing a grest place to eat!😊😊 Congratulations for your video level.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@jackhartman628]

Loved this one! Such a nicely done review which bookends beautifully with their gorgeous food presentation. Thank you for your creative effort.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you for watching!

[@dkuda1221]

amazing video. Appreciate you taking the time during the holidays to pump out videos still.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, I'll always try my best to put out a video each week.

[@johnw3055]

Every dish is a work of art, and so is your video! Congrats on 20k, you deserve way more subscribers!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, the food was picture perfect!

[@WilliamKShank]

Safe Journey! Yellowbird Blue Agave Sriracha!!!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@JanusMikaelos]

Congratulations on 20k!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@trentbateman]

Keep it up Jimmy!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@54diggerdown]

You do know that if I say you in a restaurant I would be doing the " Oh my gosh it James Andrews" .

[@Jamesnu]

@@54diggerdown Haha! Thank you!

[@Eequalsmc87]

Another solid video my dude ❤

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@thecrimedog8424]

Congrats on 20k subscribers!!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@g-bgcg]

Congratulations on your KZbin subscriptions moving upwards!!! I didn’t think the presentation of the bass was all that appealing. But as long as it tasted good, then that is what counts. The potatoes looked delicious with that sauce. Thanks for the video.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, the potatoes were good, but they really needed that sauce and the fish was very tasty.

[@TuckerSP2011]

Congratulations on 25k now James. I'm really enjoying your reviews. These are places I can only imagine going to. Wonderful experiences.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@chaichanaa]

Congrats!!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@opheliaronin]

Love your channel - wish you did at least three reviews a week! Someone in the comments called you a food critic and I’d say that’s pretty spot-on! I’ve enjoyed watching your subscribers rise, been around since the 6000 mark. You’ll be to 100K in no time. Your reviews are so well executed. Plus you’re kinda nice to look at, which doesn’t hurt, either!😊 Happy Holidays and Happy New Year - 2024 will be good to your channel.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! That makes me happy to hear! Yeah, I'm really excited for what 2024 will bring. Happy holidays and happy New Year!

[@kevin7151]

Congrats on hitting 20K subs James. Very well deserved. Nice review today. Given your experiences in NYC, you might want to consider doing a video of NYC Restaurant week participants where diners could get exceptional value given your guidance. Best to you in 2024 and beyond.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! Yeah, I'm looking forward to the upcoming Restaurant Week. If there's some good deals, I'll probably make a video about them.

[@kevin7151]

@@Jamesnu Many of your subscribers would appreciate that and particularly your discerning reviews. Be well James.

[@tomahern8967]

Merry Christmas James and congratulations! In a few more years you will hit 100k subscribers!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you and Merry Christmas! I hope so!

[@plumsink]

Congrats on 20K subscribers, here's wishing you 20K more in 2024!

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks so much!

[@ernieojeda]

5 months ago you were 10k way from 30k. Now you're 1k away from 40k subscribers 🙌🏻

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed. I'm looking forward to crossing that next milestone.

[@jctai100]

Here's to your continued success and delicious meals in 2024!🎉🎉

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@PatriciaRoggero]

James you are amazing one of the best food critic I follow thank you

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! That's such a nice thing to say! I really appreciate it!

[@strangenorth]

New subscriber here - I live in Edmonton and I have found myself vicariously enjoying your videos quite a bit. Great video quality, cheers from Alberta!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@vanessazannis5523]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@Jamesnu]

Merry Christmas.

[@hummersd]

Did you take a pic of "Tim"? I could verify it. lol. Sounds like a great lunch! Looking forward to more reviews.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! No, it would've been awkward. Celebrity or not, I try my best not to film anyone in the restaurant.

[@Mo_Ketchups]

Compared to so many other joints J hits, this one looked pretty underwhelming. Again, _comparatively._ Those spuds did not look appetizing. I’m glad he went on the cheap & minimized cost damage, yet maximized his sit time. 😄✌️(The apples DID look great in that salad, though. 🤷‍♂️)

[@Jamesnu]

It was still really good, but the dinner menu is definitely superior.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Merry Christmas Evening to you!! Thank you for sharing this lunch scene. The salad with bread is very nice!! Your selection of the fish meal looked very good! And the dessert looked like heaven. I, I, guess I would have liked a white table cloth underneath the plates. Sometimes when people have to cut meat or pasta dishes, you have to use a little more strenght to cute thus moving your plate a little bit!! And I also hope the tsble are wiped clear!! Sometimes you may see glass water stains and other left sauce stains. Yeah, that is alittle high priced for lunch but I would go there. I have been to many places for lunch and I have spent $40 to $60 dollars for myself!😊 I wonder fir dinner there would the wait staff places white table cloth on the table?

[@Jamesnu]

Merry Christmas! Luckily even without a table cloth the dishes were pretty easy to eat. I'm not sure if they do anything different to the dinning room for dinner, but the dinner menu looks even better than the lunch menu. Although, it's definitely more costly.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

@@Jamesnu I hear you!! ☺

[@carolashton8543]

Like dining with you! From CA

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@Kat-xl9cf]

Congrats! Been following you for a while and a huge fan of your videos. Happy holidays 🌟🌟🌟

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! Happy holidays!

[@mosmarb]

Congrats on 20k, though nearly 25k now! I wondered why you were referring to chicory as chicories and then saw that that is what the restaurant call it on its menu - bit weird as it's its own plural... Food looked good but not quite enough to make it onto my wishlist for my next visit to NYC (which is already an undoable 8 restaurants strong anyway!).

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, it was good food, but I really wished that I would've went for dinner, because that menu looks even better.

[@mosmarb]

@@Jamesnu yep, the a la carte looked good too, that lunch deal is quite restrictive in terms of choice.

[@Jamesnu]

@@mosmarb Yeah, I wish that there were a few more options.

[@Jerkbeefrow]

EXCELLENTE😊😊😊😊😊

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@excession30]

James, do you think you could work the word "scrumptious" into one of your future reviews?

[@Jamesnu]

I'll try to keep it in mind.

[@singbike5832]

Interesting how old design asthetics are coming back. If you took a black and white picture of the dining room, you could probably pass it off as something from the 50s (maybe even before that).

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, I can kind of see that.

[@keithss67]

Nothing better than a good pickle 🥒

[@Jamesnu]

Pickles are nice.

[@keithss67]

@@Jamesnu depends on the pickle of course. But yes 👍

[@CountryFriedPodcast]

Home of the $30.00 salad

[@Jamesnu]

It's crazy how expensive salads have become.

[@rhys1264]

$18,000 for a bottle of wine? I could pay off my student loans XD Still, the place looks awesome, wish I could afford a visit!

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, their wine list is crazy!

[@valariewillis6000]

Then..... He went and got a huge Burger!!!😅

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Yeah, it wasn't the most filling lunch.

[@bethanypheneger5796]

James, I have watched and enjoyed a number of your videos. Since you visit so many fine dining venues, I have a couple of constructive tips for you. You've recently gotten marginally better at breaking your bread or roll before buttering. Proper manners say that you should break off no more than a bite-sized piece, butter it, and eat it before going on. One other thing, check yourself out at 4:16 in this video. Salad may be cut with a knife and fork into manageable pieces. You may think I'm a fussy old woman, but you never know who may be observing you and taking note. You want to give a good impression; that celebrity could have reason to invite you for another great meal, but not if your table manners are lacking. All that said, your videos are very well done--I just want to see you do your very best!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you for the nice words and suggestions! Yes, it makes me cringe watching myself take that first big bite of salad. I knew I should've cut it even as I was eating it.

[@venezzrok-fz1du]

18k wine :)

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, some of the beverage options are not exactly budget friendly.

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

I'm guessing he was still hungry. Looked great except for the potatoes.

[@Jamesnu]

I definitely could've eaten more, but at least it was good food.

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

@@Jamesnu I always eat a pint of ice cream or a burger after I eat at a fancy restaurant.

[@theowarner]

He went for water over the Petrus... 😀😀😀

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Yeah, that was a tough choice.

[@curly6619]

For our NYC trip I am choosing three of the high end eateries you have been to. I've already selected Keen's and Don Angie. What's number 3? 🤔

[@nikita5662]

I suggest Olive Garden

[@Jamesnu]

Those are two great spots! You definitely have a lot of options, but one of my favorites this year was 63 Clinton. Their tasting menu is still a great value and offers a good variety of food.

[@thecrimedog8424]

What type of breads were those? One looked like pumpernickel.

[@Jamesnu]

I'm not sure exactly. I think you're right, one of them might've been pumpernickel. The other one I believe had some sort of cheese in it. Both were really good!

[@RobertSheriff-wf6lb]

Thanks!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! That's so nice of you! I really appreciate it!

[@edmunddantes4757]

See that 2.2million miles away, when someone handed his work 🎉mate the greatest telescope in the world? Thats 2inchs away from where they could see you coming from❤

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@brendan904]

You should have gone up to Cook and said "Oi Mister Cook, subscribe now sir, you'll love my channel more than this food ". You should also have slapped his face for extra emphasis

[@ycl7499]

As Tim Cook, I was there

[@Jamesnu]

Haha!

[@CountDankula0]

Not that expensive considering it's a Michelin star resto

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, it's not cheap, but considering it's a Michelin starred restaurant, it's not as expensive as it could be.

[@jakez1930]

Just make ur channel name MichelinBoi and brand it with merch. you gonna be in a tent living on that michelin diet when the economy crashes this year

[@m.c.fromnyc2187]

Le Jardinier restaurant looks beautiful - same for the food presentation. However, what I believe you called “peanuts” were pine nuts, as described on the prix fixe menu. Unfortunately, these were Korean or Chinese pine nuts. A Michelin starred restaurant should serve nothing less than real Mediterranean pignolis, which are at the top of the nuts culinary world, while Chinese pine nuts are at the bottom, jointly with peanuts. Pignolis are more expensive, since imported from Italy, Lebanon or Spain, but they are the only pine nuts that deserve to be included in the recipes of such high level restaurant - never the tasteless Chinese stuff.

[@Jamesnu]

It's definitely a gorgeous restaurant. I'm not sure of the origin of the pine nuts, but wherever they came from, they both went along nicely with the salad and fish.

[@m.c.fromnyc2187]

I’m sure you have never tasted the real pignoli. There’s no comparison. But my point was that a Michelin starred restaurant shouldn’t skimp on the quality of the ingredients. A Michelin star should imply excellence. It’s not compatible with stinginess.

[@BerndtNorten]

I enjoy your videos a lot. I’ll continue to watch them. I do have a minor criticism. Maybe there are too many shots of you eating. It’s not really necessary to see you open your mouth and -to channel the great Weird Al-eat it.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! It's a tough balance trying to vary the footage. I don't want to have all food shots while I do my voiceovers. It's a struggle every video to keep it interesting.

[@BerndtNorten]

@@Jamesnu again, I really value your channel. I’ve learned a lot from you.

[@MrTomV]

Actually, "Le Jardinier" in English means "The Jardinier".

[@jackfahey4610]

You might want to consider using a knife with that salad.

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed!