Visited Blink for the first time this evening for a wine pairing with NZ producer Forrest Wine. I won't get into the details of the dining room but can be described as simple elegance. We started with appetizers of beef carpaccio, tuna tartare and arancini. The beef and tuna were splendid but I found the arancini to be on the salty side. This paired well however with the Cava paired to it which redeemed it. First course was a beautifully presented beet, radish and goat cheese salad. The texture of the wafer thin sliced vegetables paired with the creaminess of the goat cheese was a smashing success. The second course of gazpacho and chilled tomato soup was ok however the prawn and pea spring roll was dynamite. The 3rd course was a duck confit with gnocchi and morel mushrooms. This was literally plate licking good and reminds me that I should always order duck. Dessert was a lemon cream with strawberries. Each course was expertly paired and the service of the kitchen and wait staff was impeccable. This is a special dining experience that was worth every penny. I'd go back and think that due to the seasonal nature of their menu should be revisited.
A worthy splurge!