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| - It baffles me that people rate this one or two stars. I have no other thought process other than to assume anyone complaining about portion size is gluttonous or values quantity more than quality.
My boyfriend and I enjoyed 6 courses with wine pairings. We spent the time after each course trying to come up with words that actually described how tasty it was. We sampled each other's food and wine as well to truly appreciate the creations the chef made. There was never a time where we got the same thing. The variety was baffling and it was obvious that the chef loves the craft of cooking. We both noticed that the wine pairings were very helpful in reanimating the flavors of the foods. Though there was a wine or two that alone we questioned whether we would buy it on its own, we quickly found that it was in fact perfect for each course. By course 3, we began trying to guess the food based on the wine. We were almost always wrong in the best possible way. A great aspect of this concept was that I was able to list foods and flavors I didn't like on the initial sheet, so I never found myself with a food that I didn't enjoy. All the courses were flavor-balanced and interesting. From reading other reviews, there are occasions where the same ingredient was used (i.e. baby octopus), but the flavors around the ingredient enhance different aspects of the food. I doubt I would ever have a more unique experience somewhere else.
Our server, I remember her name to be Diane, was fantastic. I could tell that she truly appreciated the flavors of the foods and she was able to discuss each course and each wine with us easily. We even asked for the species of oyster that we were presented with, and she knew, not just "pacific," but the actual species and canal it was from. I was shocked at the detailed knowledge she had and how readily she was able to provide it. It was obvious that she took her job seriously.
By the end of the evening, my boyfriend and I both felt satiated. The amount of food was perfect. We were not hungry, we were not overly full. The amount of wine was perfect. We had an amazing time. It took us slightly over 3 hours for the experience and it was one of the most fun 3 hour dinners we could have. We will certainly be back.
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