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This place is pure class. My boyfriend called ahead and told them we would be dining from the vegan menu, and the servers were all informed of this in preparation and helped us out with our choices throughout the meal. We did the tasting menu so we got a bit of everything. Lots of different tastes and flavors all working together in harmony. The dining area is beyond gorgeous, and it deserved a church-like reverence. The staff was attentive; we never had to ask for a thing during our entire meal. Watching the waiters was an experience in itself as their movements seemed perfectly choreographed like a dance. The restaurant really holds onto the little details - I even got a little chair for my purse! The setting, the lighting, the flowers, the decor - all perfect.
I do not think I can actually describe this meal in words. I tried so many new things and I adored them all. (Well, to be fair, the final dessert - strawberries with a soy cream inside was terrible, but everything else was fantastic. At the very least it was interesting!) Even the bread served to us was terrific (the pepper bread literally melted in your mouth, it was so soft!). The best dish we had was vegetables over greens with a carrot-ginger dressing. Each bite was heavenly - the textures, the flavor, the vegetables - it was all perfection. I also enjoyed the mini-salad we received before the main salad - apple, arugula, and pomegranate. So simple, yet it was tasty and the presentation was phenomenal.
What I definitely was impressed the most with was the ingenuity and creativity that went into all of these dishes. I think for those who aren't vegan, the first question is, "What do you eat?" Alex has shot back with an entire menu of delectable items that would satisfy anyone's stomach, that seem to change with what's in season. I don't think there was anything he really "veganized" - no faux meats or cheeses or the like, just good whole foods and spices working together to make a delicious spread.
If I wasn't partial to the restaurant due to the atmosphere and the culinary delights I got to enjoy, I was definitely happy for this reason: I got engaged! I came in as a girlfriend, and left as a fiancée. One of our servers was standing by and gave us some complimentary champagne to toast our engagement which was very sweet and unexpected. As we left we got a package of macaroons - another nice little touch.
If you wanted a spectacular meal in an awe-inspiring setting, with a restaurant that really took care to not overlook every intimate detail, this was the place to go. Alex seemed to truly embrace Wynn's decision for a vegan menu and I am ecstatic that such an upscale establishment catered to my dietary needs. I am sad that this restaurant will be closing tomorrow, but glad I got the chance to have a special and unforgettable meal with the man I'm going to spend the rest of my life with.
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