Comments on: Jean Georges (NYC) – Bombastic Fantastic

By: ChuckEats

ChuckEats — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:25:47 +0000

Thanks for the comments Marc. I’ve eaten at 11 Madison park twice (and Humm’s food thrice in San Francisco) and I feel he hasn’t progressed as a chef in four years. However, last year’s summer reports were astounding; if i make it back to NYC this summer, I will give 11 Mad a shot.

Charleston – I have one night planned in June for McCrady’s, book-ended by two nights in ATL – friends vs food

By: Marc Collins

Marc Collins — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:50:16 +0000

I was one of the chefs that dined with the Wandering Eater. I enjoyed your take on JG’s and although it is a great deal in town Eleven Madison Park has to be hands down the best lunch in New York. In some aspects it was better than my meal at Per Se. I enjoyed Per Se very much but for the money I’d rather have eaten several times at Eleven Madison. You need to come to Charleston, SC and dine some time. I’d like to know what you think of the scene here. We have a depth of great restaurants not found in a city of this size elsewhere. Have a great day and keep the blog rolling!

By: Nick N

Nick N — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:13:09 +0000

Chuck ur the man.
Lunch looks excellent. Talk about value
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By: Doug

Doug — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:09:26 +0000

Lovely descriptions. The brioche looks excellent, as described.

By: ChuckEats

ChuckEats — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:33:12 +0000

aaron – you’re right about the desserts – just found my dessert menu.

By: sygyzy

sygyzy — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:09:52 +0000

Chuck,

Thanks for the insight. I love how they are known now by their blog name. It’s like their alter ego. HAHA.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:48:20 +0000

Glad you enjoyed your meal, Chuck. There’s no question that is the best value for the money in NYC, and frankly it’s the best value for the money I’ve seen anywhere. I personally didn’t much care for the texture of the bread in combination with that of the uni, but the flavors worked wonderfully. I’ve also had a few variations of the foie gras brulee (rhubarb/pineapple/szechuan peppercorn and cherry/pistachio come to mind) that you enjoyed so much, and I agree that it’s always fabulous. I’m always a fan of Iuzzini’s work. Really nice guy as well. Lastly, it looks like your desserts were:

WINTER:
- Spiced Pumpkin Mousse, Gingerbread Spone, Crispy Cranberry
- Pomegranate Sorbet with Fresh Pomegranate Seeds

APPLE:
- Apple Confit, Pine Nut Sponge, Smoked Raisin, Tamarind Ice Cream
- Granny Smith-Fennel Sorbet, Crispy and Candied Fennel

Cheers.

By: ChuckEats

ChuckEats — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:36:27 +0000

stephen, the JG lunch menu reads “$28 for 2 courses, each additional plate $12″ – so i loaded up. if i were local, i’d stop in for the $28 lunch once a week without question. for that, you get 1 amuse, 2 dishes, macaroons, marshmellows, and chocolates.

sygyzy, my guests at the last meal (ideas in food) are friends with johnny iuzzini. the transitive property works in fine dining too.

By: sygyzy

sygyzy — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:27:51 +0000

That is an amazingly cheap meal. I really cannot believe it. It’s something you could do almost once a month, without it really needing to be a special occasion!

How do you know about the asterisks and how do you get one?

By: stephen

stephen — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:22:49 +0000

chuck, as I understood it, there are only two courses to lunch at JG. Did you just order more?