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élan

élan

(Now Closed)
New American Restaurant$$$$
Flatiron District, New York
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  • New York Post
    New York PostSeptember 25, 2014
    élan serves “contemporary American” a la carte dishes at contemporary Manhattan prices. Try the paper-thin, soy- and sake-cured beef, air-dried and served with king oyster mushrooms in lemon cream. Read more
  • Time Out New York
    Time Out New YorkOctober 31, 2014
    Order the duck fat hash brown ($8). The lardy puck tosses shoestring-thin russet potatoes with onions in silky duck fat, pressed until the edges are golden brown and exceptionally crunchy. Read more
  • Jason S.
    Jason SchulweisJuly 20, 2014
    Started w the sea urchin guacamole, grilled seafood sausage, and zucchini/squash blossoms - very highly recommended. Had the duck as my main and it was unreal.
  • Caroline S.heart icon on user image
    Caroline SchulweisJuly 20, 2014
    The sea urchin guacamole, grilled seafood sausage, and zucchini blossoms were our table's favorites of the night (all pictured below). Highly recommend élan!
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    julia tDecember 25, 2014
    Good raw oysters with creme fraiche though a bit large. Delicious, bright citrus salad. Tasty tea-smoked salmon main (though a bit overhyped). Holiday cassoulet can be skipped, overabundance of beans!
  • HOBNOB Magazine
    HOBNOB MagazineApril 7, 2015
    Service with a smile. Everything we ordered was superb: the duck special, cornish hen, OCTOPUS grilled to perfection, and interesting wine list. Art show rotates for different ambiance.
  • The New Yorker
    The New YorkerSeptember 4, 2014
    “By opening in the Flatiron district, Waltuck is announcing both that he’s in the big-boys club ... and that he’s playing it safe. That’s O.K., though, since Waltuck’s safe is delicious and decadent.” Read more
  • Ms H.
    Ms HeleneJanuary 20, 2016
    Pickled vegetables seasonal $10, seafood sausage on cheese sauce $20and grilled sea bass $30. Skip Brussel sprouts in XO sauce $10. $1 oysters at bar from 5-7pm.
  • Lori L.
    Lori LuoOctober 12, 2014
    The off-menu Duck and Foie Gras Burger is also available at brunch. It's almost as good as the Duck Confit Hash, with a sunnyside up duck egg and béarnaise.
  • Sparkie
    SparkieAugust 29, 2014
    Duck confit hash and blintzes with sweet ricotta, chicken pot pie and General Tso's Sweetbreads. Ask nicely and that much-discussed duck burger is also available off-menu.
  • Caroline S.heart icon on user image
    Caroline SchulweisMarch 23, 2015
    Seafood sausage for dinner & brunch are amazing! Pro tip: They serve the Sea urchin guacamole at brunch even though it isn't on the brunch menu.
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    Wilson ZhouSeptember 7, 2014
    Very nice French spot, at least I had brunch here and it was impressive. Don't just read the review on NewYorker. Stop by, and it worth the trip.
  • Tasting Table
    Tasting TableSeptember 22, 2014
    Try the new blackberry-blueberry tart with corn ice cream and basil reduction. Created by élan's pastry chef Diana Valenzuela. Read more
  • Staff Picks
    Staff PicksJuly 31, 2014
    Check out David Waltuck of Chanterelle's new spot on Park Ave South. Try the famous grilled seafood sausage, or a newbie to the menu like the stuffed chicken wings! Read more
  • Michael M.
    Michael MuseOctober 13, 2014
    The 'This Just In' cocktail is spicy, sour, sweet, fantastic. Plus, when she brought it to me, she said 'this just in', totally straight faced, which I loved.
  • IrmaZandl Z.heart icon on user image
    IrmaZandl ZandlSlantSeptember 10, 2014
    I was not crazy about the sea urchin guacamole or the duck mixed grill but LOVED the zucchini blossoms and the grilled seafood sausage. Waiter was a problem. Not sure I will be back.
  • Tian X.
    Tian XieJanuary 25, 2015
    Lots of unique delicious dishes here: sea urchin guacamole, seafood sausage and duck and foie gras burger.
  • Sharon C.
    Sharon ChenJuly 20, 2014
    It is impossible to take just one bite of the foie gras duck burger, and the General Tso's sweetbreads will convert reluctant sweetbreads virgins.
  • Yukari K.heart icon on user image
    Yukari KoyaAugust 23, 2014
    Sea urchin guacamole and duck foie burger was amazing as well as the smashed yukons that came with it
  • Kim A.
    Kim AhearnAugust 27, 2014
    Amazing food & service. Try the zucchini blossom, sake cured meat, sweet & sour eggplant
  • Phil K.heart icon on user image
    Phil KenchDecember 30, 2014
    Pork osso bucco was a winner, as was the seafood sausage appetiser. Great service too.
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    LilyJune 20, 2015
    Excellent bartenders. Short but strong cocktail list.
  • Sarahgoatheart icon on user image
    SarahgoatNovember 28, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Their weekend prix fixe brunch may be the best deal in town.
  • Brian D.
    Brian DhattJune 29, 2014
    Get the seafood sausage every time
  • Nick M.heart icon on user image
    Nick MonjeJuly 7, 2014
    The green papaya salad is possibly the best thing to happen to food since fire.
  • Angela Z.
    Angela Z.October 20, 2014
    Seafood sausage and Brussels sprouts with chinese sausage! Yum
  • Mischa L.heart icon on user image
    Mischa LumiereDecember 14, 2014
    The duck hash is delicious but so so rich!
  • Pueblo Viejo Tequila
    Pueblo Viejo TequilaDecember 21, 2016
    Christmas colors are reflected in the cocktails mixed with Pueblo Viejo Blanco at élan.
  • miles l.heart icon on user image
    miles lennonMay 21, 2015
    Get the sea urchin wasabi Guac
  • Lorgio J.heart icon on user image
    Lorgio JimenezNovember 2, 2014
    Duck burger was so damn good.
  • Kavita B.heart icon on user image
    Kavita BabaMarch 15, 2015
    Limited menu selection, priced too high. Good ambience for a group brunch
  • Pueblo Viejo Tequila
    Close with a flourish this spring break and enjoy a refreshing Pueblo Viejo Cocktail here at élan.
  • Rebecca W.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca WJune 19, 2015
    Try their burger and beer deal
  • Bae Burger B.heart icon on user image
    Bae Burger BlogJuly 11, 2015
    Bring that picky date you want to impress
  • Pueblo Viejo Tequila
    Pueblo Viejo TequilaDecember 8, 2015
    If you are in èlan, try a Margarita with Pueblo Viejo Blanco.
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