In 2021, Chef @danielhumm of @elevenmadisonpark redefined fine dining by turning his Michelin-starred restaurant fully plant-based. What began as an uncertain leap into unfamiliar territory became a transformative journey. At first, Humm worried that shifting to a plant-based menu would mean abandoning the techniques he had spent years perfecting. Instead, he discovered that working with vegetables unlocked new levels of creativity, ultimately making him feel less restricted than ever before. Th

My Review: My first true American diner visit was to @squarediner in Tribeca, NYC. There’s a charm to the whole setup, and they do the basics so well that the whole thing really works and shows many other restaurants up for their failings. The food arrives promptly and is actually hot, the coffee never dips below half full, and there is a rhythm to the service that feels both warm and wonderfully efficient. Even on a quiet Tuesday morning, the place was buzzing: no reservations, no fuss, just pe