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Dear Maud | Hoboken, NJ

Crispy Fried Chicken Korean Style, Spicy Mayo, Sweet Chili, Scallions, Toasted Sesame Bun with Fries

Dear Maud used to be a college bar called ‘The Inn’ and before that.. I don’t even know. There was definitely a period of time where it was shut down before it became Dear Maud. Based on the amount of people that are coming here now, it seems to have made a turn around.

The food was on point surprisingly for a place with baos, ceviches, burratas, salads, and.. sandwiches? It’s a decent mix of variety which is great for munching away.

I’m a big fan of spicy tequila and mezcal so A+ on the drinks.

Would I go back? Probably if I’m looking for a chill place with friends for brunch or dinner. It gets packed so show up with reservations!

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Eleven Madison Park

Tartare with rye toast and condiments - 2012

Fortunately, I was able to come to Eleven Madison Park before it shut down for the summer for renovations. It was a very lovely (late, as in 9.45pm reservations!) evening of ridiculously good food. The menu consisted of 11 dishes from 11 years that the restaurant was open that were crowd favorites. The service was impeccable and it was very enjoyable to be seated facing the room. It made people watching much more fun while eating perfectly flavored and beautifully plated food.

I was very full afterwards (so not sure what yelpers are talking about with the tiny amounts of food..) and the plate of dessert and apple brandy for the last course was a very nice touch. Definitely a once in a lifetime meal!

P.S. They gift you a jar of granola for breakfast. I may be eating some of it right now.

Eleven Madison Park
11 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010

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Brasserie 8 1/2

Terrine De Truite Fumée - Brasserie 8 1/2
Golden Beets, Fromage Blanc, Salmon Pearls, Horseradish
  • Poitrine De Canard - Brasserie 8 1/2
  • Terrine De Truite Fumée - Brasserie 8 1/2
  • Palette De Boeuf Bourguignone - Brasserie 8 1/2
  • Gâteau Aux Citron - Brasserie 8 1/2

I have never been a big fan of NYC Restaurant Week but it is great for discovering restaurants. I have passed by this building many times and never thought there was a restaurant downstairs. It is a very beautiful venue where you enter the bar and lounge area after the winding stairs. The seating in the dining room is spread out, very atypical of a New York City restaurant establishment!

Though the food is not really worth writing home about (other than the perfectly cooked medium rare duck!), it is a great place to have a nice, quiet dinner. No obnoxiously loud music and the waiters are very attentive. Come here and  enjoy the ambience.

Tip: This place has 1 dollar oysters during Happy Hour in the bar and lounge area. Perfect for midtown slurping after work!

Brasserie 8 1/2
9 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019

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Union Square Cafe

Braised Lamb Shank - Union Square Cafe
Salsa Verde, Roasted Potatoes, Arugula
Marinated Sardines - Union Square Cafe
Braised Lamb Shank - Union Square Cafe
Pappardelle - Union Square Cafe
bread - Union Square Cafe
Union Square Cafe
Goat Cheese Cheesecake - Union Square Cafe

Union Square Cafe reopens in Gramercy/Flatiron district and it looks brand spanking new and classy as hell! There are two bars, downstairs and upstairs and two levels of table seating area.

Tip: The Lamb Shank is a great dish to share. It is this humongous piece of meat on bone with a side of perfectly cooked fingerling potatoes and arugula.

Union Square Cafe
101 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003

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State Bird Provisions

CA state bird with provisions
CA state bird with provisions

long island oyster, spicy kohlrabi kraut & sesame
smoked trout-avocado ‘chip & dip’
smoked trout-avocado ‘chip & dip’
snacking pork with stone fruit mostards
mushrooms, scallions, egg
beer-battered-butter clams with grilled ramp remoulade
nectarines with whipped crescenza & pink peppercorn
rabbit & wagon wheel croquettes with arugula-hazelnut pesto
garlic bread with burrata
guinea hen dumpling with aromatic broth
english peas, horseradish crème fraîche with carrot chips
CA state bird with provisions
‘world peace’ peanut muscovado milk

State Bird Provisions serves you food dim sum style, where they bring you a cart and asks you which item you want. Everything in the pictures was delicious. Shoutout to the nectarines dish and the steam egg in a cup!

Caution for people who hate planning ahead (aka didn’t have reservations): try to get there an hour early before opening to wait in line. Even if you don’t get seated immediately, they have limited time slots for you to come by later. Still try to get there early!

State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115

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The Modern Dining Room (MOMA)

Gianduja Crémeux - The Modern
Wafer Streusel and Nutella Ice Cream

Bourbon, Tamarind, Burnt Orange Molasses, Sriracha Bitters
Olive oil, french baguette, cranberry
Radishes and Herbs
Tender Leeks and Frisee Lettuce
Celeriac and Foie Gras
Wafer Streusel and Nutella Ice Cream

Came here for lunch as I had the day off and wanted to do something extravagant! I got seated next to the window which definitely have the nicest views into the courtyard of the MOMA.

From start to finish, the service was impeccable. I was never short on water and the food just kept coming from the tasting menu. I ordered the 4 plates tasting menu and it was wayyy too much food for me but I ate it all anyways! I couldn’t help but keep going!

My favorite dishes was the pumpkin soup, lobster and truffle, and the dessert! The lobster and truffle had the perfect taste of seafood with a bit of a ‘salad’ twist. The dessert, Gianduja Crémeux satisfied my craving for chocolate and the wafel streusel was like eating your favorite chocolate cereal with nutella ice cream.

Try to get a seat next to the window if you can for lunch. You can people watch and eat at the same time!

The Modern (MOMA)
9 West 53rd St, New York, NY 10019