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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

Tags $$$$, 3 michelin stars, american, flatiron, madison square park, michelin, nyc, tasting menu

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The Modern Dining Room Take 2!

Post author By jenny
Post date September 5, 2016
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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.

Tags $$$$, 2 michelin stars, fine dining, moma, tasting menu

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Del Posto

Grilled Romaine, Sweet Sour Onions & Pane Grattato

Crunchy Fried Chips of Salsify

Lamb Neck Ragú, Minted Pea Puree & Dried Chanterelles

Zucchini and Calamari FRITTO MISTO - del posto

Flat Herbs & Spicy Caper Butter

SPAGHETTI with Dungeness Crab - del posto

Sliced Jalapeño & Minced Scallion

Wilted Mustard, Fermented Apple & Truffled Pan Gratinato

Slow Roasted and Grilled LAMB - del posto

Pine Nut Fregola & Spicy Calabrian Eggplant - del posto

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