What it's like to eat a $295-per-person, 3-hour dinner at Eleven Madison Park, the best restaurant in the world

Eleven Madison Park is officially the best restaurant in the world. New York City's temple to fine dining earned the title during the big reveal of the World's 50 Best ("prom night for the restaurant industry") in Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday.

We can see why. With Michelin-starred chef Daniel Humm at the helm, the French-influenced bistro serves exceptional Greenmarket cuisine that surprises and delights.

Food blogger Julian Fang captured the experience of dining at Eleven Madison Park in spring 2011 for his website Jewelz. He opted for the 11-course tasting menu, which today runs three hours and costs $295 per person.

While the menu has changed both in format and in content, the decadence remains. We've shared a selection of Fang's photos with permission.