élan
e · lan / āˈlän, āˈlan / noun.
energy, style, and enthusiasm
The large, gracious hallways of this chic bistro embodied their namesake, with an emphasis on comfort and accessibility. élan served its patrons with both familiarity and flair in the Flatiron district, from 2014-2016.
Chef David Waltuck (right), with
George Stinson, Co-owner
“Sea urchin guacamole? I was skeptical. How is it possible for the delicate flavor of sea urchin to survive the onslaught of heat? How could the soft pillowy texture not disappear into all that avocado mush?
But that's what's so great about Waltuck: he knows what he's doing. ”
Photo Credit: New York Daily News