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Eater has identified two restaurants in the neighborhood with “secret”, off the menu burgers. The first is at Gramercy Tavern (42 East 20th Street), which has an off-the-menu cheeseburger (cheddar cheese, lettuce, raw onions, and pickled onions) at lunch. They butcher and grind the beef at the restaurant according to Eater. The second is Hillstone (378 Park Avenue South at 27th Street), where they have an off-the-menu fresh ground Hickory Burger (Cheddar, Canadian Bacon, BBQ sauce). We love the Hillstone Veggie Burger, but have never had the Hickory Burger.

If you must leave the neighborhood, you can check out 3 more secret burgers at http://ny.eater.com/archives/2013/03/secret_burgers.php.

Know of other secret off menu items in the neighborhood, email info@MadParknews.com.

MadParkNews readers have selected Eleven Madison Park as the Best Restaurant near Madison Square Park for 2012. Considering Chef Daniel Humm’s restaurant is considered one of the best in the world (3 Michelin stars, #10 in the world), this should come as no surprise. On its heels in the voting were Almond, Gramercy Tavern, and ABC Kitchen.

We are very lucky to have such a great restaurant right next to Madison Square Park. And honestly, every restaurant that was nominated is worth trying.

Here are the full results:

Last night was the Flatiron Chefs event in Madison Square Park, which in a few hours typically raises $200,000+ to support the upkeep of and free cultural programs in Madison Square Park. The event featured 26 of the best chefs and restaurants in the neighborhood serving up signature tastes of some amazing food. Once again [...]

The James Beard award winners were announced Monday, and the Madison Square Park area shined with Chef Daniel Humm (Eleven Madison Park, Nomad) taking home the big national award of “Outstanding Chef”, and chef Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern taking home “Best Chef: New York City”.

To see all award winners go to http://jamesbeard.org/sites/default/files/attachments/050712-JBF-WINNERS%281%29.pdf.

Congratulations to both chefs and restaurants!

The 2012 James Beard Award semifinalists were announced and once again chefs from the neighborhood have made the cut. Outstanding Chef: Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Square Park Best Chef NYC: George Mendez of Aldea (31 West 17th Street), Dan Kluger of ABC Kitchen (35 East 18th Street), Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern (42 East [...]

New York Magazine’s Grub Street has published their Platt 101 best restaurants in New York City, and the Madison Square Park/Flatiron/Gramercy dominated the top of the list:

#1) Eleven Madison Park: http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2011/12/new-york-city-101-best-restaurants.html#photo=1

#5) Craft: http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2011/12/new-york-city-101-best-restaurants.html#photo=5×00002

#6) Gramercy Tavern: http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2011/12/new-york-city-101-best-restaurants.html#photo=6×00101

#16) ABC Kitchen: http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2011/12/new-york-city-101-best-restaurants.html#photo=16×00091

#21) Gotham Bar and Grill: http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2011/12/new-york-city-101-best-restaurants.html#photo=21×00086

#30) Maialino: http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2011/12/new-york-city-101-best-restaurants.html#photo=30×00077

#32) Union Square Cafe: http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2011/12/new-york-city-101-best-restaurants.html#photo=32×00075

#35) Aldea: http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2011/12/new-york-city-101-best-restaurants.html#photo=32×00075

#37) The Breslin: http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2011/12/new-york-city-101-best-restaurants.html#photo=37×00070

#40) Eataly: http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2011/12/new-york-city-101-best-restaurants.html#photo=40×00067

#42) Blue Hill: http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2011/12/new-york-city-101-best-restaurants.html#photo=42×00065

#61) Ciano: http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2011/12/new-york-city-101-best-restaurants.html#photo=61×00046

#62) Veritas: http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2011/12/new-york-city-101-best-restaurants.html#photo=62×00045

#74) Casa Mono: http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2011/12/new-york-city-101-best-restaurants.html#photo=74×00032

#79) Junoon: http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2011/12/new-york-city-101-best-restaurants.html#photo=79×00008

#80) ilili: http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2011/12/new-york-city-101-best-restaurants.html#photo=80×00009

#92) Otto Enoteca: http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2011/12/new-york-city-101-best-restaurants.html#photo=92×00021