Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Eleven Madison Park

Eleven Madison Park
11 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10010
(212) 889-0918

What a pleasant surprise. I expected a solid meal, but this was over the top. I can't believe it's taken me this long to set up a rez and dine at Eleven Madison Park. This place absolutely rocks.
My guests and I all did the Autumn Tasting with the supplemental Alba Truffles.
To go with the meal, we ordered a great bottle of Puligny Montrachet, and a fabulous medium bodied Burgundy.
The Somm was pushing us to go for a $400 Burgundy, but we stuck to our guns and settled for a $150 bottle that totally did the trick.






















Autumn Tasting Menu with Alba Truffles ($125+$75 for the Truffles)
Amuse Bouche ***
Garden Potatoes with Smoked Salmon **
Foie Gras Terrine w/Pineapple Foam *
Maine Diver Scallops with Acorn Squash Puree *** perfectly paired with the Montrachet
Potato Gnocchi with Alba Truffles ***
Colorado Lamb Tenderloin Sous Vide *** perfectly paired with the Burgundy
Suckling Pig Confit **
Milk Chocolate Palette
Mignardises ***

I can't say enough about the meal last night. The white truffles shaved on top of their potato gnocchi really was a moment I'll never forget. What a treat.
All things considered, the price of the tasting was reasonably priced for Manhattan.
It's great to know Danny Meyer establishments are still solid as ever.

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