Eleven Madison Park
Oh, the long-awaited much-anticipated Eleven Madison Park lunch! This was my first foray into the realm of Michelin restaurants and we aimed for the best. I've been on a roller coaster of emotions for the past month about this lunch reservation: anxious, freaking out, even in tears because of the huge expense and fanciness I thought I couldn't handle; eager, positively giddy, and happy to have the opportunity. Our meal left us euphoric. Eleven Madison Park is housed in the Credit Suisse building. The lofty dining room is illuminated by daylight from the tall windows facing the park. On the walls hang old photographs and art prints of New York City. It was very classy decor that was warm and welcoming and woodsy, not overly sleek, minimalist, or clinical. The ideological motif of the restaurant is to serve local, seasonal fare. The literal motif of the restaurant is the stenciled drawing of four leaves, probably to represent the different seas...