Taking its name from the small, tender green olive harvested in the Mediterranean, Picholine opened its doors at 35 West 64th Street in October of 1993. “It instantly became one of the best restaurants around Lincoln Center,” according to The New York Times, which gave Picholine a prestigious three-star rating.Read more...

Chef Brennan Nominated for James Beard Award

Terrance Brennan, Chef-Proprietor of Picholine and Artisanal, has been nominated by the James Beard Foundation for Best Chef: NYC. The 2008 James Beard Awards nomination is the fifth time Chef Brennan has been nominated in the Best Chef: NYC category. Last year, Picholine was also nominated for Outstanding Restaurant.