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Eleven Madison Park Team's Fast Casual Eatery Made Nice Opens Monday
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Nell Casey
Published Apr 20, 2017
Modified Apr 20, 2017
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On Monday, chef Daniel Humm and restaurateur Will Guidara of Eleven Madison Park fame open Made Nice, their fast casual eatery centered on salads and the power bowls that show no sign of slowing. The duo have been working to open the restaurant since at least 2015, and now the opening will be timed with the overhaul of Eleven Madison Park and a seasonal Hamptons restaurant opening in late June. No rest for the well-fed.
Made Nice looks a lot like traditional fast casual eateries; Chipotle if Chipotle weren't super depressing. The notable differences are evident in the kitchen, however, which doesn't look dissimilar from a true restaurant kitchen where food is actually cooked, not just reheated. You may recognize Jon Batiste from the lively photo hanging in the back—Humm and Guidara said they were inspired by the jazz musician's "idea of 'social music,'" and "creating community" by making music (or in this case food) more accessible to more people without losing the technical complexities that make it great."
To that end, expect the grain bowls coming out to look more elegant and likely taste a lot better than the grab-and-go options at your local Pret. Dishes include a Cod Provencal ($15) with chickpea puree; Salmon Rosti ($15) with smoked salmon, soft boiled egg and "potato croutons," which look like little hash brown nuggets; and the Quinoa Falafel ($11) with pickled beets and yogurt-marinated cucumber.
Humm and Guidara are the next in an increasing number of chefs who are trying out the Danny Meyer angle to success. Marc Forgione is an investor in Taquitoria and All'onda's Chris Jaeckle is does his sushi burrito thing at Uma Temakeria and Mark Landner left Del Posto to make pasta pronto. They'll have to sell a boatload of grain bowls to mimic Meyer's success, so luckily they've got the power of Michelin behind them.
8 West 28th Street, 212-887-1677; madenicenyc.com. Open Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Closed Sundays
MAINS
Chicken Avocado $12
Romaine Salad, Roasted Chicken Breast, Avocado, Sprouts, Apple, Feta & Avocado-Lime Vinaigrette
Salmon Rosti $15
Frisée Salad, Smoked Salmon, Soft Boiled Egg, Potato Crouton, Cucumber, Radish, Pickled Onions & Buttermilk Vinaigrette
Chicken Rice $14
Braised Chicken, Basmati Rice, Marinated Tomatoes, Scallion, Parmesan, Rosemary, Lemon & Crispy Chicken Skin
Curry Cauliflower $11
Cauliflower Stew, Tofu, Couscous, Coconut, Lemongrass, Watercress, Almond & Grapes
Cod Provencal $15
Seared Cod, Chickpea Purée, Braised Fennel, Tomato, Olives & Crispy Chickpeas
Khao Salad $15
Skirt Steak á la Plancha, Roasted Broccoli, Crispy Rice, Parmesan, Lemon, Chili & Crispy Shallots
Quinoa Falafel $11
Quinoa Tabbouleh, Pickled Beets, Yogurt-Marinated Cucumber, Radish & Baby Greens
Pork ‘N Carrots $14
Confit Pork Shoulder, Warm Grains, Roasted Carrots, Bacon, Kale & Sherry Vinaigrette
Grains & Greens $12
Grain Salads with Feta, Apricot, Sunflower Seeds, Chickpeas, Celery & Almond Butter
SIDES & DESSERT
Garlic Roll $2
Garlic Butter & Parmesan Streusel
Chicken Veloute $6
Poached Chicken & Crispy Skin
Milk & Honey $6
Milk Ice Cream, Honey Brittle, Oat Shortbread, Milk Meringue & Buckwheat Honey
DINNER
Chicken Frites $22
Roasted Half Chicken, Lemon-Parmesan Stuffing, Herbed Fries & Pickled Vegetable Salad
WINE $9
White: Empire Estate Dry Riesling, Finger Lakes, NY 2015
Rosé: Schneider & Bieler Cabernet Franc Rosé, Finger Lakes, NY 2016
Red: Gotham Project Cabernet Franc, Finger Lakes, NY 2015
BEER
Beer $7/$9
Made Nice, Evil Twin, Brooklyn, NY
COLD DRINKS
SPARKLING
CRAN FIZZ $3.5/$4.5 Cranberry & Ginger
DR. GREEN’S $3.5/$4.5 Apple, celery & mint
CITRUS CRUSH $3.5/$4.5 Grapefruit, Orange & Yuzu
COFFEE SODA $4.5/$5.5 Cold Brew & Cocoa Nibs
STILL
TEA BREEZE $3.5/$4.5 Green Tea, Grapefruit & Bay
POM-ADE $3.5/$4.5 Pomegranate & Lemon
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