11 Madison Park - What to order?

[maxinem]

We're going to 11 Madison for our anniversary dinner. Recommendatons as to what to order?

[erica]

You MUST get the foie appetizer! There is a supplement but it is worth it..twice over.

[stevel]

Get the Gourmand(tasting menu) w/wine pairing. Well worth the price. If ordering ala carte, get the suckling pig!

[Spiritchaser]

Yes, go all out and order the tasting menu with wine! You will be so glad you did. If you want to go ala carte and you both like duck there is a beautiful duck for two.

[RGR]

Spiritchaser,

EMP does not have an a la carte menu at dinner. It's either a 3- or 4-course prix-fixe or the 11-course Gourmand.

[Spiritchaser]

Excuse if I don't use the proper and approved vernacular in regards to restaurant commentary. I have a pretty good idea that the OP will understand what I was alluding to. KMA

[RGR]

No need to get nasty. I wasn't chastising you, but there may be those who are reading these posts who are not familiar with EMP, and I was just trying to make the menu options clear. Fact is, EMP does offfer an a la carte menu at lunch and brunch but not at dinner.

However, since you have brought up the idea of proper usage, I do happen to think it is important to use correct terms when describing menu options. The term "a la carte" does have a very particular meaning, one that is entirely different from "prix-fixe." They are really not interchangeable. :-)

[Greg]

Gotta second the suckling pig. That sure is some tasty swine.

[LeahBaila]

Third that. Also, the chocolate tart with sea salt is great.