We had a lovely celebration dinner at Daniel (NYC) for my gf's 30th birthday. Used to be *** now just ** Michelin stars.

We ordered the 4-course "prix fixe" menu at $151 with 1 glass of Champagne and 1 glass of white wine each.

Excellent service and wonderful food in a beautiful setting.

Amuse-bouche: 3 variations of tomato dishes (gazpacho, tomato with basil, shrimp with sundried tomato)
1st course: carrot soup with crab (me) / scallop ceviche (her)
2nd course: vodka-flambé-ed foie gras (me) --- this is a must order, and it quite a show as the server finishes the dish in front of you on a burner / bar with basil sauce (delicious!)
3rd course: wagyu beef with chanterelles, sauce bordelaise (I loved it!) / cochon de lait (sucking pig)
4 course: "peche melba" deconstructed / "peru" chocolate dessert

They brought another dessert (sour-cherry cheesecake with chocolate mousse) for the candle.

After the desser(s), they offered some freshly-baked madeleines and some chocolates, as well as 2 boxed 'canellé" cakes to take-away.

Finally, our waiter brought us printed copies of the menu with mention of my gf's birthday.

Our waiter Giovanni provided a phenomenal service. A great dining experience for a special occasion.

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Amuse-bouche





Scallop ceviche





Chaud! Show!





Flambé-ed foie-gras





Bar (seabass, basil purée)






Wagyu, chanterelles, sauce Bordelaise






Revisited "Peche Melba"




"Peru"