Wow!! Went to Binkley's last night for the Valentine's Day 6 course tasting menu and all I can say is WOW! Thank god we have this restaurant in the Valley as it is really outstanding!
The GF BF and I sat outside on the patio, which was delightful for the early seating especially because it is small and cozy with a great fireplace. There were 2 tastings for each course offered so we decided to try everything, including the wine pairings. I have to say that I could really get used to not ever having to decide what I'm going to eat...but anyway....the shear gluttony began! Course after course of heaven paired with a perfect wine really was amazing!
The chef is also extremely generous offering a large number of amuses prior to the meal even beginning! Such creative items like a mini sloppy joe, amazing steak tartare, shrimp ceviche and a mango bomb made to look like a fried egg. Truly delightful!
Some highlights from the actual 6 courses were the marlin tartare, crispy seared foie gras (divine!!), black truffle sunchoke soup (lots and lots of black truffles), seared diver scallops that melted in your mouth, ribeye cap with a red wine risotto, roasted brussel sprouts and a perfect cipollini onion, my favorite a 2 day old burrata with a poached pear and a very cool intermezzo "shot" that was distinctly a good 'ol PB&J with a little chocolate! Everything was wonderful and we really enjoyed our service as well!
We took a look at a regular menu and will definitely be back! Kevin is a fantastic chef and we can't wait to try his brilliance again!
P.S. They are super accomodating for food allergies!