The Modern

My wife and I went to The Modern for her birthday, and it was a wonderful night. The restaurant is inside the Museum of Modern Art with a nice view of the sculpture garden. It felt elegant but cozy and perfect for just the two of us. We tried many dishes. Her favorite was the famous “eggs on eggs on eggs”, its so creamy and delicious. The duck was cooked perfectly too. Every dish was beautiful and tasted great. The service was excellent, friendly and helpful.. We had a relaxing time, enjoyed our meal, and made some lovely memories. It was a special night that made her feel loved. I highly recommend The Modern for a birthday or any romantic celebration.

Our experience at the Modern was fantastic. We reached a bit early and were given a seat in the waiting area where I ordered a very well made Manhattan. As we settled in our dining area seats, the meal started with ham and fish small bites which were very flavorful. Next one was potentially my favorite course, lobster with raddish and lemon with some leaves. The flavor with sweetness of lobster combined with raddish and slight bitterness from the unpeeled lemon was great. The signature dish eggs*3 was next which was amazing as well. The fish course was okay and not by favorite but duck and lamb courses were both heavenly. Celery sorbet was different and I didn't like the flavor but thankfully, the dessert was great which rounded the abstractions menu nicely. I have to take away one-star from my review as we were there for celebrating our 4th wedding anniversary which was not acknowledged by the staff. During our visit, we were not even asked if we were even celebrating anything during our visit. Both more premium restaurants (Jungsik & EMP) and less premium restaurants (Adda, Dhamaka) acknowledge special occassions during visit. But overall, I loved the food and hope to come back again one day.

Hands down the best restaurant experience my wife and I have ever had. We wanted to treat ourselves for our anniversary, and I had recently watched their Bon Appétit behind-the-scenes video. Their entire operation seemed so incredibly focused, meticulous, and inspiring that we knew we had to try it. We started with the Iberico ham and the hiramasa tart, both incredible. Then came the chilled lobster, which was super fresh and refreshing, served with an amazing sauce that made me want to lick the plate clean. Every dish felt refined without being overly complicated. The service was extraordinary. You can immediately tell the front-of-house team is operating at an extremely high level and is aware of everything happening in the room at all times. At one point, my wife stepped away to use the restroom just as they were about to serve the first course. Without saying a word or making anything awkward, the staff simply looped around a couple of times until she returned. The moment she sat down, they resumed service seamlessly without missing a beat. That level of awareness and professionalism really stood out to us. Next came the rye bread, which was fresh and crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, paired with delicious butter. Then we had the sea bass with crab, which was phenomenal and one of my favorite dishes of the night. But the true star of the show for me was the lamb. My wife and I grill lamb racks often, and I genuinely had no idea this level of perfection existed. It was cooked flawlessly, and the sauce was absolutely incredible. If I was not in public, I probably would have been scraping the bone clean :) Big shoutout to one of the staff members, Stephanie, who completely made our night. We were telling her how excited we were to finally visit after watching the Bon Appétit video, and she casually asked if we wanted a tour of the kitchen after dinner. Honestly, I thought she was joking at first. Then she came back after dessert and reminded us. Even after paying the bill, I still thought maybe she was kidding, but then she walked over smiling and said, “Let’s go.” My wife and I were completely geeked out. Seeing the kitchen in person was surreal. It was exactly like the video: super meticulous, orders being called out and repeated in unison, everyone moving with total precision and purpose. You could see the Omega clock, the Michelin stars on the wall, and just the overall culture of excellence behind everything they do. We were honestly in awe. Thank you again, Stephanie. That experience meant so much to us. Every time we visit a fine dining restaurant for a special occasion, I always wonder whether it will truly live up to the hype. Some completely miss the mark. Some are very good. But none have delivered on every aspect the way The Modern did. This is officially our favorite restaurant in the world.

I had a wonderful dinner at Morden last night. While we encountered a small hiccup with one of our orders, I was incredibly impressed by how the management handled the situation. They addressed the incident with such grace, sincerity, and professionalism that it actually enhanced our overall experience rather than detracting from it. The servers are all so friendly and professional. It’s rare to find a team that cares this much about their guests' satisfaction. As for the food—it was spectacular. If you visit, you absolutely cannot miss the seafood dishes; everything tasted exceptionally fresh and was seasoned to perfection. The lamb was another standout—tender, flavorful, and cooked exactly to medium-rare as requested. Morden is a gem in the NYC dining scene, not just for the kitchen’s talent, but for the integrity of the people running the floor. I can’t wait to come back!