I can't even imagine eating an eleven course tasting menu. How do diners not run out of room at Eleven Madison? After trying Convivio's four-course prex fixe, I was definitely down for the count. Roll me home (fortunately you can because Tudor City is on a hill!)
When you first walk into Convivio, the bar and lounge area is replete with deep colors and draped in velvet. You expect Dracula himself to be dining there. But then you turn right to the hostess stand into a bright room, crisp linens, silver chargers and bucket seats. The waitstaff is dressed in white and accented with orange cuff links and ties. Why do I recall what my waiter was wearing? Because he was the most intriguing waiter I've ever had. He was knowledgeable (not annoying), attentive (but not hovering) and most of all he was patient with our questions.
I'd recommend what to eat at Convivio, but when I went to do just that for my parents, I realized the items on the menu were seasonal, and had already shifted to the next palate. Everything was well prepared, perfect portions and delightfully seasoned.
WHAT TO BITE? The prex fixe, $62. Be adventurous.
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