Eleven Madison Park: The Plant-Based Chapter

In 2021, James Beard Award–winning chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Humm reopened the legendary New York City restaurant Eleven Madison Park with a plant-based menu. It subsequently became the first plant-based restaurant in history to receive and retain three Michelin stars. This collectible, signed, limited-edition (and yes, pricey) cookbook chronicles that transformation and is divided into three volumes: “Backstage” (a collection of behind-the-scenes photographs by Ye Fan), “Drawings” (illustrations from Humm’s workbooks with an essay on creativity), and “Recipes.” Arranged seasonally and inspired by the culinary philosophy of “shojin ryori,” the recipes—which often show their restaurant roots when they call for lengthy prep work or specialized equipment like a cryovac machine—range from asparagus fried with seaweed and shiso to cucumber with melon and smoked daikon to passion fruit with mochi and vanilla. Recipes are presented in a sleek, minimalist style, accompanied by gorgeous photographs of the dishes themselves.