Nadia's friend had suggested we dine at
Eleven Madison Park - a three-Michelin Star restaurant that took the top spot in the World's 50 Best Restaurants last year, during our 48-hour adventure in NYC.
We had lunch reservations, and upon being seated, we opened a box which was our first course:
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Black and White Cookie with Cheddar and Apple |
The afternoon progressed with a glorious presentation of food:
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Tomato Tea with Summer Herb Bundle; Dosa with Goat Cheese and Green Tomato |
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Tomato Salad with Summer Berries |
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Corn Souffle with Caviar and Bonito |
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Melon Salad with Coriander and Pressed Yogurt |
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Foie Gras Seared with Plum and Duck Prosciutto |
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Striped Bass Slow Cooked with Cucumbers and Green Tomato |
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Lobster Butter-Poached and Charred with Greens and Bean Ecrasse |
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Snails Grilled with Chanterelles and Onion |
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Honey and Lavender Glazed Duck with Blueberries and Onion |
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Dry Aged Rib Eye and Grilled with Red Peppers |
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Creamed Corn with Juniper and Grated Egg Yolk |
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Zucchini with Lemon and Mint |
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Triple Creme in Brioche with Cherry and Basil Creme Freche |
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Chocolate Sorbet with Shortbread and Coffee Meringue |
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Peach Compote and Shingles with Honey Custard |
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Chocolate Covered Pretzel |
My favorite dish was the Foie Gras - it was the best Foie Gras dish I have ever eaten. The duck prosciutto gave it nice texture and smokiness.
The snails, mushrooms, and onions were actually grilled tableside, and we ate them taco-style.
Another of my favorite courses was the Triple Creme in Brioche with Cherry and Basil Creme Freche. We were given six brioches, and I ate four! The inside was so creamy, and I loved it with the basil creme freche!
Even the Chocolate-Covered Pretzel was just divine!
We were both a little caught off-guard with how the menu was presented - verbally! The server would give us course options, and it was a little difficult remembering everything and having to make a decision at that moment (guests are given a menu of their selections upon leaving).
The food was fabulous, and although both Nadia and I thought the service fell short, it was a great lunch.
Eleven Madison Park11 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10010
(212) 889-0905
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