If New York needed another reason to brag about its food scene, Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud just handed it one on a silver platter. His latest opening, La Tête d’Or, is no ordinary restaurant — it’s his first-ever steakhouse, sitting pretty at the base of One Madison tower, right across from the leafy elegance of Madison Square Park.
Think of it as France meets Manhattan in the most extravagant way possible. Designed by the Rockwell Group (aka the cool kids of architectural drama), the space oozes Parisian flair: glass façade sparkling by day, red leather and dark marble glowing by night, with an open kitchen and wood-fired grill putting on a show at centre stage. If a steakhouse could strut, this would be it.
And the name? Borrowed from Parc de la Tête d’Or in Lyon, Boulud’s hometown — so yes, there’s heart behind all that high design. Step inside and you’ll find five distinct dining areas, each serving major “haute cuisine but make it sexy” vibes. There’s art deco, walnut wood, and enough polished detail to make even the chicest New Yorker pause for an Instagram story.
Menu-wise, it’s prime cuts, French finesse, and a little theatre on the plate. But the cherry on top is Le Jardin sur Madison, a rooftop perch on the 28th floor with sweeping city views — the kind of place where you sip something sparkling and pretend you’re in a movie montage.
La Tête d’Or isn’t just a restaurant, it’s New York’s latest dining spectacle — a reminder that in the city that never sleeps, luxury and flavour still find new ways to outdo themselves.
