Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Eleven Madison Park: The Cookbook

Two weeks ago, I had the exciting opportunity to meet Chef Daniel Humm and Will Guidara of Eleven Madison Park, where Mr. Monkey and I dined last year to celebrate our fourth anniversary.

What was the occasion for my half-hour chat with the masterminds behind the James-Beard-award-winning, New-York-Times-four-star-garnering, three-Michelin-starred restaurant?

The debut of their extraordinary new cookbook!
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Little, Brown and Company was kind enough to send me a free copy. It matches my new kitchen perfectly.

The photos inside are positively breathtaking.
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I can personally attest that the food from Eleven Madison Park tastes as exquisite as it looks. Now you can try replicating the magic at home!

Even if you're not handy in the kitchen, the Eleven Madison Park cookbook is worth your while for its thoughtful storytelling.

Humm and Guidara regaled me with the tale of their first experience at the awards ceremony for S. Pellegrino's World's 50 Best Restaurants; you can read about that inspiring experience in the book! I enjoyed the foreword by vaunted restauranteur Danny Meyer and the firsthand narrative by Guidara about both Guidara's and Humm's backgrounds, inspirations, and philosophies.
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The book chronicles a day in the life of the restaurant and walks you through how the restaurant functions. There is also an educational section about tools and sources for ingredients.

It's not just a cookbook. It's a novella about the origins and inner workings of Eleven Madison Park. It's an homage to Humm's stunning creations. It's a burst of youthful exuberance and zest for life in a fine dining world that is often stodgy and aging.

I was thrilled to meet these guys. They were so engaging and clearly love what they do. It's truly astounding how much they have achieved already at such a young age.
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They really do make it nice.

Monday, November 28, 2011

The Dallas Cowboys Stadium Tour

We rushed from my beloved museums to make it in time for a tour at Cowboys Stadium before we left Dallas. It was worth it!
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During the tour, we learned about the extraordinary construction of the stadium, as well as its inner workings. Our guide was super, and we had the best time. I had never seen anything like this -- Cowboys Stadium seriously blew my mind.

This concludes my recaps of our 2011 Dallas-Forth Worth outings. Don't rule out the area as a place to visit! There is much fun to be had!
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