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Photography

Gallery

The dining rooms, the bar, the beef and the plates — the complete photographic record held in this archive.

Every photograph in this archive is grouped below by subject. Images are reproduced from material published by the restaurant during its operation.

Certified Kobe beef

The beef the room was known for — raw, plated and in service.

Raw certified Kobe beef cut showing dense marbling — Raw Kobe, marbling detail

Raw Kobe beef steak held above a service dish — Kobe before service

Kobe beef prepared and plated for service — Kobe at service

Garnished Kobe beef plate with spun sugar nest — Garnished Kobe plate

Kobe beef dish plated on dark ceramic with herbs — Kobe on dark ceramic

Close detail of Kobe beef plating with fresh herbs — Plating detail

Kobe Beef Marketing and Distribution Promotion Association seal — The certification seal

Steaks and the beef programme

Australian Wagyu, USDA Prime and the comparative tasting plates.

The 212 Premium Selection for two, sliced and fanned on a board — Premium Selection for two

Dry-aged porterhouse steak with herbs and a glass of red wine — Dry-aged porterhouse

Sliced Wagyu steak arranged on slate with garnish — Sliced Wagyu presentation

Grilled steak plated with lemon and roasted garlic — Grilled steak, plated

Ribeye steak resting with fresh herbs and peppercorns — Ribeye with herbs

A full steakhouse table spread with steak, sides and wine — A full table

Raw bar, seafood and starters

The shellfish programme and the lighter end of the card.

Raw bar platter of oysters, shellfish and octopus on ice — Raw bar platter

Wild shrimp cocktail served on crushed ice with cocktail sauce — Wild shrimp cocktail

Shrimp cocktail presented on a silver dish over ice — Shrimp cocktail

Black seabass ceviche with leche de tigre and peppers — Black seabass ceviche

Lobster main course surrounded by steakhouse side dishes — Lobster with sides

Seafood risotto plated with shellfish and herbs — Seafood risotto

Salads, sides and other courses

The supporting dishes, several of which drew their own notices.

Classic burrata with heirloom tomatoes and baby arugula — Classic burrata

Grilled lamb chops with honey-glazed carrots — Grilled lamb chops

Baked gratin side dish in a cast iron server — Baked gratin

An assortment of steakhouse side dishes served family style — Sides, family style

Twice-baked potatoes with melted cheese topping — Twice-baked potatoes

The rooms

The bar, the lounge and the private dining space.

Back bar shelving stocked with whiskey and wine bottles — The back bar

Bar interior with stools, glassware and warm lighting — Bar interior

The bar room seating area — The bar room

The lounge seating area used for private hire — The lounge

A laid dining table with glassware and linen — Table setting

Private dining room laid for an event — Private dining room

Champagne bottles displayed for service — Champagne service

Champagne bucket and glassware set for a private event — Event service

New York

The city the room sat in.

Manhattan skyline at night from across the river — Manhattan at night

Manhattan skyline at sunset — Manhattan at sunset

New York skyline at sunrise — Skyline at sunrise

New York skyline at sunset — Skyline at sunset

Brooklyn Bridge walkway in black and white — Brooklyn Bridge

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