KelsEats

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In my review of the French Laundry I wrote that, in terms of my culinary experiences, I hoped that I hadn’t peaked at 22. Two years later, I’m happy to write that after indulging in the 11 course tasting menu at Eleven Madison Park, that fear is completely gone…

Tags: california cuisine, fine dining, flatiron, french restaurant, james beard award, Michelin-rated restaurant, new york city, Relais & Chateau restaurant

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This is part 1 (lunch) of 2 reviews, otherwise it would be too long…

Let me start from the beginning…My love affair with Eleven Madison Park actually began at lunch last Thursday, where I limited myself (and my credit card) to 2 courses, dessert, and a couple glasses of wine. Instead of going into depth about every single course I had, let me say now that the dishes weren’t just delicious, or even great, but that every dish blew me away. Every. Single. Dish.

Tags: california cuisine, fine dining, flatiron, french restaurant, james beard award, lunch, Michelin-rated restaurant, new york city, Relais & Chateau restaurant