Fine dining restaurant Eleven Madison Park is known for its highly technical menu, immaculate hospitality, and extensive beverage program. And four years ago, it became the first three star Michelin restaurant to go completely vegan. But no more.
The shocking menu change was first announced in 2021 when the iconic NYC spot reopened after a 15 month closure sparked by the pandemic. During those months, chef Daniel Humm worked for the nonprofit organization Rethink Food — which he co-founded in 2017 — to help serve free meals to medical workers and other New Yorkers in need. He also spent the time considering the sustainability of the food system and examining the impact certain ingredients might have on the climate and communities. This prompted him to completely rework the menu, omitting luxury ingredients like foie gras to instead focus on thoughtfully sourced, vegan dishes executed at the highest level.
