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Eleven Madison Park to Reintroduce Meat and Fish After Four-Year Vegan Run

Chef Daniel Humm said the shift responds to creative limits as well as financial pressures on the restaurant’s vegan format.

Overview

  • Daniel Humm announced the menu reversal on Instagram and detailed the reasoning in an interview with The New York Times.
  • He cited challenges pairing wines with plant-only dishes and substantial private-event losses as key factors prompting the return of animal proteins.
  • The tasting menu will remain predominantly plant-based with seven to nine courses at a $365 base price, yet include select fish and meat dishes alongside the famed lavender-honey glazed duck.
  • Guests will be able to choose between plant-based and animal components or maintain a fully vegan experience upon request.
  • One outlet has reported an October 14, 2025 relaunch date for the new menu format, though the restaurant has not uniformly confirmed that timeline.