My favorite restaurant experience in the Valley!
I have been here a half dozen times and whenever we invite guests, they have to be Foodies. We were here last Saturday and our guest actually sent us a Thank You note for the awesome experience! I do the 5-course tasting and just order a bottle of wine instead of doing wine pairings. I like to sit at the counter and watch all the action. It's like Iron Chef! Each diner has their a server place down the beautiful plate and the head server explains the dish. We were three people dining so I got to try 15 different dishes! I love chatting with Chef Josh because he is so passionate about food. His current staff has been with him for 4-5 years and he has promoted a line cook to an expediter so he can talk with the guests.
I didn't cross out any proteins this past visit and loved every bite. Had a salad with mixed greens, cantaloupe and wheat berries. A lovely sashimi of a fish I've never tried before. Wild Boar bacon (but ended up switching with a friend for her frog's legs), Wagyu Strip steak with turnips and a rich demi glace and a flourless chocolate cake so dense, you drool as your fork makes it's way through the slice in slow motion.
The atmosphere is not stuffy. The elegance is all in the food. The staff is warm and genuine and I always ask for a big bear hug from Chef!