This was the grand finale to our Christmas dining adventures. It was perfect. We actually arrived much earlier than we intended and the restaurant wasn't open yet. So we browsed some of the nearby art galleries for a while and returned about 10 minutes before we thought was their opening time. As we were waiting outside the chef was arriving and asked if he could help us. We told him we were just waiting until they were open. He told us it would be about 40 minutes (not 10). So we figured we would just go look at more art. As we started away he stopped us and said, "But you're welcome to sit out on the patio and I'll send a bartender out to take your drink order." We were delighted. It was the beginning of a special evening. You can see from the photos what we ordered. Nothing was anything less than spectacular and the service was outstanding. This is one of the best restaurants in the valley.