Monday, January 18, 2010

eleven madison park

The boy and I recently went to Eleven Madison Park for a lovely date night and enjoyed some of the most delicious food and wine I've had in a long time. Everything was perfectly seasoned, cooked, and presented, just to my liking. Beyond the food, the service here to say the least, was impressively sincere and gracious. I've previously written about some other Danny Meyer places that I've visited including Gramercy Tavern, Shake Shack, and Union Square Cafe, and Eleven Madison Park is another great hit that really represents the best that Danny Meyer has to offer. It's definitely my favorite out of the group. I would recommend this spot to all of you classic "fine dining" loving foodies out there who love a good meal minus all the fluff.







I loved this drink!! How adorable is this bottle?


Pizzetta Carbonara: Goat Cheese, Caramelized Onions (normally topped with Lardons on the menu but I ordered without)


Ricotta Gnocchi with Violet Artichokes and Olives (again, ordered sans bacon)


Macarons cookie plate




Chocolate Peanut Butter Palette: Caramel Popcorn and Popcorn Ice Cream

Edible gold flakes - how beautiful! Almost too precious to eat... almost ;)

In other news, I'm planning a quick weekend trip this weekend with the boy and my sister - any good tips on where to go, what to eat, what to see in Boston?

Happy Monday everyone!

22 comments:

Brigadeiro said...

Oh my! Those macarons and chocolate/peanut butter (and gold!) dessert look absolutely incredible!!!
xx

♥Lola said...

This food looks gorgeous! Love love your posts, I'm always careful to have food in front of my before reading, because I know I'll get hungry :) Will definitely go there when in NY!

Daphne said...

I MUST go here! Those dishes look incredible! The pizza and the gnocchi!!! wow. Now I'm hungry.
Enjoy Boston- I've never been.
xo

pink horrorshow said...

Eleven Madison is one of my favorites, and it's become my parents' favorite NY restaurant as well! I always get so happy when they bring out the large selection of the macarons and request to take some extras home with me.

博子 川久 said...

The food looks so good I really want it!

jasmine said...

That gnocchi looks heavenly, as do the macarons and oh my god, popcorn ice cream.

HBTNStyle said...

you've made me very hungry! just wanted to drop a quick line too, and say you've got a great written style. love it!

JIN, The Fabulous Wife said...

The Chocolate Peanut Butter Palette looks amazing! I should try that place....

jae said...

hungry mother in cambridge was super cute, i def recommend it for dinner.

and louis boston is worth a stop in. their selection isn't awesome, but the space is lovely.

Dannie said...

yuum
you never fail to have me salivating over your page :)

Sara said...

I think you might enjoy Oleana (www.oleanarestaurant.com), which is an Arabic restaurant in Cambridge. Have fun in Boston!

dazed said...

the food looks delicious...
If you're in Boston you must stop by Garment District in Cambridge. It's a giant warehouse full of consignment and vintage clothing. The first floor houses a "dollar a pound room" (1.50 a pound now i think)where you swim around in old clothing to find some gems. The prices at this place cannot be beat. Also my favorite vintage store and hidden gem is Cafe Society in Brookline. You will find dresses there from the 20s, 30s, 40s 50s for under 60 dollars... Vintage hunting in Boston compared to NYC is so much less expensive. OH and check out Bobby from Boston in the South end (more men's than women's selection but still a great place).
--Hope this helps!

WendyB said...

Love that restaurant!

clouds of tulle said...

i DIE for those macarons.

SK said...

If you have a chance to explore the South End, you should definitely stop by Flour bakery on Washington Street! Their sticky buns are so so good. That's where a lot of Bostonians walk to with their dogs on weekends :)

The South End is a great place to walk around and discover! Washington Street and Tremont are the main streets you should walk around. I live right by there so let me know if you need any help with anything!! Safe travels!

Jamie said...

If you have time, I would definitely stop by the North End of Boston. My Dad grew up there so I have a soft spot for the area, but it also houses some amazing Italian food. For a cheap but absolutely amazing lunch, I would go to Umberto's on Hanover St. The best pizza and rice balls you will ever eat. The restaurant is only open until 2:30 and the line is always long but it goes quick.

Casual Trousers said...

Omg this looks amazing! making me hungry!

the clothing project said...

fabulous. yes.

- www.theclothingproject.com

Ashley said...

I am so trying this place the next time I'm in NYC.

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LuxiRare said...

Those macarons look stunning, you know in NYC its near impossible to find decent ones. How were they?

Nina said...

Stel's in Boston is a really lovely store on Newbury Street. The interior and selection are excellent, and the staff is super nice. There are a bunch of boutiques on Newbury street but none as unique as this one!

Stevie said...

That pizza looks so F-ing good. P.s I have never had a macaroon. I must. Soon.