A different spin on the L'atelier experience. The food/service synergy is outstanding. Where it ends up in your pantheon of foodie adventures will largely depend on your mind set as you walk through the door. Regardless it will be at or near the top.
My first suggestion to enjoy L'atelier is to bring at least one bottle of your favorite wine. Robert Parker does when he dines here, you should too. Not that the wine list is bad, its not. But your special Burgundy or American pinot, with a low -food friendly- alcohol content of not more than 14%- will definitely add to your experience.
Second, L'atelier has a small bar in the back corner. They make excellent cocktails that can act as a great aperitif. In fact one of their signature drinks is the Framboise Mojito which was a favorite of the rock group- The Killers- on their visits to L'atelier.
Third, I love the Chartreuse soufflé. If you don't know the liquor Chartreuse, which goes back to the 1740's and a favorite of Russian Czars to the rock group Bon Jovi, a L'atelier server will gladly bring you out a small taste.
Finally, there is a reason Joel Robuchon was named -Chef of the Century- (20th). Leave your baggage at the door and inhale the world of Robuchon. You won't regret it.