Frenchette Competitors

Daniel Boulud, a native of Lyon, France, is considered one of America’s leading culinary authorities and one of the most revered chefs in New York, his home since 1982. Best known for his eponymous, exquisitely refined DANIEL on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, he has continually evolved his cuisine and expanded across the United States, as well as Toronto, Montreal, The Bahamas, Singapore, Hong Kong Dubai and Riyadh. His culinary endeavors have brought him numerous accolades, yet his inspiration remains grounded in the rhythm of the seasons. From his Michelin-starred flagship, to his restaurants across the globe, Chef Daniel’s culinary approach remains contemporary while staying true to French tradition. Founded by Chef Boulud, The Dinex Group, LLC is a collection of internationally renowned and acclaimed restaurants with an emphasis on hospitality, from fine dining to casual cuisine, served at the highest level. A culinary innovator and iconic restaurateur, Chef Boulud founded The Dinex Group in 1993 with his eponymous restaurant, DANIEL, growing it today to multiple venues around the world. Dinex Restaurants New York City: DANIEL | Le Pavillon | La Tête d’Or by Daniel | Le Gratin | Jōji | Jōji Box | Centurion NY | Blue Box Café | Café Boulud at Maison BARNES | Le Jardin Sur Madison | SUMMIT Events | Brasserie Boulud | five Épicerie Boulud locations throughout New York City | Cuisine Boulud New York Palm Beach: Café Boulud at the Brazilian Court Hotel Costa Mesa: Blue Box Café South Coast Plaza Miami: Boulud Sud at the JW Marriott Marquis The Bahamas: Café Boulud at the Rosewood Baha Mar Toronto: Café Boulud and d|bar at The Four Seasons Hotel Montreal: Maison Boulud at The Ritz-Carlton Singapore: Maison Boulud at the Marina Bay Sands Resort & Casino Dubai: Brasserie Boulud at the Sofitel Riyadh: Café Boulud at The Four Seasons Kingdom Centre Hong Kong: Terrace Boulud at the Mandarin Oriental Prince’s Building

The restaurant Gourmet magazine calls "one of the best and most exciting in America" started life in 1994 when independent filmmaker Donna Lennard and her Italian boyfriend, Alberto Avalle, opened an off-the-beaten path antique store on cobblestoned Bond Street. Mediterranean cuisine, using the best locally sourced and imported artisanal ingredients in a warm and welcoming environment.