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| - First time at L'Atelier, but did dine at Joel Robuchon on prior visit. L'Atelier was just as good from a food and service perspective, albeit much more casual (which I liked on this visit). Keep the normal restaurant for special occasions, but if you just want the good food, wine, and service, stick to L'Atelier. I had the full tasting menu and it did not disappoint. I think it was 10 courses. All were spectacular, some inventive, some traditional. Also had the wine pairing, only to ever surpass it was the French Laundry pairing, but this was as good or close.
Favorites included:
- L'Amuse Bouche or Foie gras parfait with port wine and Parmesan foam- subtle and savory, a great way to start
- Les Langoustines, Langoustines cooked in their shells with green curry and coconut sauce. Inventive spin on a traditional french dish, perfectly cooked langoustine, sauce did not over power it.
- Foie gras stuffed free range quail with mashed potatoes - nothing to say bu t decadent. Mmm
- La Margherita - Yogurt ice cream with tequila gelee, fresh blackberries and POP ROCKS, yes pop rocks. Never would expect this from a french chef, but this was again inventive and tasty.
Can't wait to return. Not a misstep in two visits there. I could go on forever the wine, the house made bread, the butter!
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