Daniel

This past Friday night, Mrs. Hackknife and I crossed another restaurant off our long NYC to-do list, this time dining at the Michelin-starred Daniel, Chef Daniel Boulud's flagship on E. 65th Street. We had a wonderful meal in an elegant, yet generally-relaxed environment and greatly look forward to our next visit (although the rarefied prices ensure that we'll probably only be coming here for very special occasions).

Citrus Cured Fluke, Fennel Emulsion, Pickled Buddha Hand Lemon, Kumquat, Blood Orange Reduction, Tarragon Oil

Scharbauer Ranch Beef Cheek "Mosaic", Foie Gras, Mustard Seed Gelee, Confit Carrots, Horseradish Creme Fraiche, Pickled Hon Shimeji, Walnut Pistou

Peconic Petit Gris Snails Fricassee, Black Garlic, Wasabi, Parsnip, Kasha Buttermilk Biscuit

Black Truffle Dusted John Dory, Cauliflower, White Barley, Crosnes, Truffle Gremolata

Duo of Squab - Roasted Breast with Lentil Ragout and Stuffed Legs with Caramelized Turnips, Foie Gras Sauce

Cacao Nib and Benne Seed Crusted Venison, Red Cabbage, Anson Mills Grits, Rose Hips, Wild New Jersey Cranberries, "Sauce Grand Veneur"

Tahitensis Vanilla Infused Tropical Fruits, Guava Cream-Passion Fruit Seeds, "Baie des Moines" Sable