Alain Ducasse’s Benoit just opened, and we were on the spot last week to see what some of the first customers thought of their lunch. Was it truly classique? Did it live up to the legacy of Le Côte Basque, the French landmark that formerly occupied its space? Alexandra Vallis finds out in this video.
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