weekend 5 course menu chef and grand tasting menu private dining press reservations buy gift certificates facebooktwitterinstagram welcome to elements restaurant in princeton nj our story besides being a new home for anderson s restless approach to redrawing daily menus from what s ripe for the picking in central new jersey farms elements will also feel like home . new york times t magazine in 2008 along with business partner stephen distler chef and culinary pioneer scott anderson opened elements bringing to the princeton restaurants scene a new dining experience . seamlessly blending together progressive modernist cooking techniques with a superlative focus on fresh locally sourced ingredients anderson tantalizes taste buds with his trademark interpretive american cuisine that ultimately draws out the purest flavors of each ingredient . chef anderson is a firm believer in the power of collective consciousness methodically teaching his kitchen staff the importance of collaboration amongst fellow chefs and local purveyors in order to collectively disrupt traditional kitchen boundaries and allow for unconventional culinary ideas to take root flourish and move forward . anderson and his team practice these beliefs daily working with local farms and butchers daily in farming foraging curing and fermenting ingredients to execute their vision of transforming classic dishes into something completely new . the new location at 66 witherspoon st provides elements guests with an enhanced interactive and personal dining experience . with just nine tables all within view of the open kitchen elements offers guests an inviting and intimate dining experience that lets them connect and feel at one with the chef . with only 28 seats anderson is able to add his personal touch to every artistically plated dish that goes through the kitchen allowing for the team to deliver against its promise of heightened unparalleled service for its guests . in the press elements is one of the premiere restaurants of the northeast if not the country . edible new jersey chef scott anderson s inventive and progressive approach to cooking has earned him the attention and accolades from some of the industry s most authoritative voices including the james beard foundation . chef anderson is a four years running james beard semi finalist for best chef in the mid atlantic region and has been acclaimed a vanguard of modern global american cuisine . since first opening in autumn 2008 elements has garnered the attention of national and regional media receiving critical acclaim and stellar reviews from the new york times esquire new jersey monthly wine spectator and opinionated about dining among others . opinioned about dining recently named elements 27 on the 2016 list of the top 100 restaurants in the u.s. elements is also annual awarded in nj monthly s best restaurants list including the most recent 2016 round up . the menu at chef scott anderson s elements restaurant whether you opt for the four course tasting menu the nine course chef s tasting menu or go a la carte you ll come away with memorable flavors and a whole new appreciation for what it means to eat well . travel & leisure here at elements we believe every occasion should be treated like a special occasion . every day of the week guests are invited to indulge in a hand crafted seasonally driven chef s tasting menu full of thought provoking flavor . in developing our ever changing menu the team draws inspiration from the earth championing what grows nearby . our mornings are spent picking herbs and foraging for the ingredients that are seen in the evening s dishes . the menu changes daily to reflect the freshest ingredients the princeton area has to offer that day . on weeknights guests can choose from a four course prix fixe menu also available a la carte a chef s tasting ranging from 10 12 courses as well as a grand tasting ranging from 17 22 courses ; available with one week prior notice . on weekends a five course tasting the chef s tasting or grand tasting menus are exclusively offered . each course presented on earthenware plates and bowls commissioned by local artisans and potters is delivered tableside by a member of our kitchen team accompanied by a brief explanation of the dish s components . weeknight four courseweekend five coursechef and grand tasting the team there is no i here anderson tells his staff . it s a we . i d be a fool not to recognize this . i m the coach the conductor but it s the team that makes it so special here . chef scott anderson for edible jersey elements boasts an exceptional culinary team of movers and shakers looking to revolutionize the restaurant industry time and time again . having spent time in kitchens around the world both chef anderson and chef de cuisine mike ryan are eager to bring an openness to inventive cuisine featuring international influences that marry local ingredients with global flavors . outside of the kitchen the team enjoys traveling to restaurants across the nation participating in guest chef dinners and observing the latest trends and techniques put to practice by his peers in order to hone in on their own skills . stephen distler owner elements & mistral scott anderson executive chef and co owner mike ryan chef de cuisine elements fia berisha general manager elements & mistral karen ryfinski chef de partie make a reservation elementsprinceton on instagram join in with us hours tuesday through saturday 5 00 pm to 9 30 pm address elements 609 924 0078 66 witherspoon st princeton nj 08542 parking a limited number of metered parking spots are available at our location . additionally elements is within walking distance from a private parking garage with entrances located at chambers street and hulfish street at one palmer square east . stay up to date in the press in the press elements tops nj monthly s best 25 restaurants 2016 list elements just made 27 on the top 100 u.s. restaurants 2016 by opinionated about dining njcom s the 10 hottest restaurants for june princeton magazine world renowned chef comes to elements a dining mecca evolves and evolves and evolves reservation inquiries contact 609.924.0078 or info elementsprinceton.com private dining information for information on private dining please call 609.924.0078 or email info elementsprinceton.com our sister restaurant visit mistral careers be part of an award winning team copyright elements princeton nj website design by virtuent media facebooktwitterinstagram scroll to top