What it's like to eat a $295-per-person, 3-hour dinner at Eleven Madison Park, the best restaurant in the world

Eleven Madison Park is officially the best restaurant in the world. New York City's temple to fine dining earned the title during the big reveal of the World's 50 Best ("prom night for the restaurant industry") in Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday.We can see why. With Michelin-starred chef Daniel Humm at the helm, the French-influenced bistro serves exceptional Greenmarket cuisine that surprises and delights.Food blogger Julian Fangcaptured the experience of dining at Eleven Madison Park in spring 2011 for his website Jewelz. He opted for the 11-course tasting menu, which today runs three hoursand costs $295 per person.While the menu has changed both in format and in content, the decadence remains. We've shared a selection of Fang'sphotoswith permission.SEE ALSO:These are the 50 best restaurants in the worldDaniel Humm's award-winning restaurant is located in Manhattan's Flatiron neighborhood, on Madison Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets.The Art Deco-styled dining room features floor-to-ceiling windows and whimsical floral arrangements that reach to the high ceilings. But let's get to the food. Eleven Madison Park only offers a tasting menu, preceded by light amuse-bouches. First up were these bite-sized cheese gougres, served warm and sprinkled with salt.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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