Chef Daniel Boulud is celebrating the grand opening of his first steakhouse, La Tête d’Or by Daniel, at 318 Park Avenue South in Manhattan’s Flatiron District. Located within the newly redesigned trophy office tower One Madison Avenue, the restaurant features a design by David Rockwell. Named in tribute to the stately park in his hometown of Lyon, La Tête d’Or bridges the two homes of Boulud: New York and France.
Renowned as a Michelin-starred French chef who has built his reputation over the past four decades in the United States, Boulud is exploring classic New York steakhouse cuisine and enhancing it with a touch of French flair. The result is a menu that offers all the indulgence of steakhouse favorites, elevated by premium cuts of meat and seafood offerings, plus Boulud’s specialty: flavorful sauces.
“My cuisine is always rooted in tradition, with the use of the finest seasonal ingredients, and a steakhouse is the ideal showcase for these elements,” said Daniel Boulud. “It is quite a simple, universal pleasure, an excellent steak and a great sauce, but it needs to be executed with precision, and it needs to have soul. It is a joy to work at the wood-fire grill, with the highest quality meats, and produce my own version of the steakhouse classics.”
David Rockwell’s design of La Tête d’Or is grand yet comfortable, with plush velvet banquettes and softly padded walls offsetting the soaring ceilings. Deep blue tones and dark wood add to the feeling of exclusivity, even within the expansive space of the 120-seat main dining room. Along with its large, elegant bar and lounge and the more intimate private dining rooms, this restaurant offers a warmly glamorous ambiance that feels modern yet timeless.
La Tête d’Or is opened in partnership with SL Green, the developer of One Madison. He also has partnered with SL Green on multiple restaurants within the skyscraper at One Vanderbilt, including the Michelin-starred restaurants Le Pavillon and Jōji.
