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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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The Modern Dining Room Take 2!

poached egg in smoked salmon broth - The Modern

I came back for dinner with a few friends as there was some celebrations to be had! Apologies for the dimly lited photos as this was a bit hurried.

This 2 Michelin starred place is still as good as ever. It is the perfect place to indulge, especially if you have a seafood preference. They have meat options as well so that satisfies certain individuals who may be allergic! The desserts, which are made in house, creates a perfect end to the evening.

Hint: Hospitality is included so you do not have to tip on top of the total bill.

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NoMad

chicken burger - NoMad
brioche, foie gras, black truffle mayonnaise with pickles and fries

sheep’s milk cheese & lamb sausage
sheep’s milk cheese & lamb sausage
With braised short rib, rosemary & cabbage
with frisée, pickles & pommery mustard
with ricotta, quail egg & salsa verde
with ricotta, quail egg and salsa verde
brioche, foie gras, black truffle mayonnaise with pickles and fries
brioche, foie gras, black truffle mayonnaise with pickles and fries
salt-baked with parmesan and black truffles
shortbread, brittle and ice cream
ice cream with chocolate crunch

This place is huge. There must be at least 4 areas where you can get seated. To begin, the Parlour room is an excellent choice. The ambience is very soft and so is the chairs. It is just bright enough where you don’t have to squint at your menu or pull out your flashlight. Then, have your dessert in the beautifully decorated library where you can sip cocktails and chat away.

Tip: Come here for lunch and splurged on the $34 two course prix-fixe menu. You avoid the crowd and get to eat to your heart’s content.

Favorite Dishes: tete de cochon, scotch olives, and milk and honey ice cream dessert

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Del Posto

ORECCHIETTE - del posto
Lamb Neck Ragú, Minted Pea Puree & Dried Chanterelles

Grilled Romaine, Sweet Sour Onions & Pane Grattato
Crunchy Fried Chips of Salsify
Lamb Neck Ragú, Minted Pea Puree & Dried Chanterelles
Flat Herbs & Spicy Caper Butter
Sliced Jalapeño & Minced Scallion
Wilted Mustard, Fermented Apple & Truffled Pan Gratinato
Cauliflower Tri-Colore, Toasted Almonds & Moorish Spices
Hazelnut Cake, Pickled Apple & Sage Gelato
Celery & Fig Agrodolce & Celery Sorbetto
Coffee, Almond & Whipped Mascarpone

Birthdays are always a great excuse to go to a michelin star restaurant and I can justify that I am practicing my photography skills in low light areas!

Okay, who really believes that last part?

My favorites at Del Posto are the lobster alla cesare, spaghetti with dungeness crab, and wild striped bass in saor.

I know I picked all the seafood dishes but the spaghetti with dungeness crab was really good. You don’t exactly expect ‘spicy’ from spaghetti but it was delicious. Since it is a 5 course meal, I picked seafood items for most of my courses because it was much lighter and I was still stuffed at the end of the night. Okay, I really picked them because I love seafood but win win all around!

Tip: If you don’t have reservations, arrive at opening (5.30pm) and they might be able to fit you at the bar. If you don’t want to chance it, definitely make a reservation. The dining room looks absolutely beautiful with the double staircase.

Del Posto
85 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011

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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