It opened in 2008 on the site of Montrachet, a restaurant Nieporent had opened in 1985.[3] It held two stars in the New York City Michelin Guide.[4] It closed in July 2013 when Chef Liebrandt left to open The Elm in Brooklyn.[citation needed] The restaurant is featured in the 2011 documentary A Matter of Taste.[citation needed]
Reception
In 2013, Zagats gave it a food rating of 26, and a decor rating of 24.[1] Corton maintained 3 stars from The New York Times and has been named the 2nd Best Restaurant in New York City by GQ Magazine.[citation needed]