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| - Went to my favorite spa in paradise valley to celebrate a 10 year anniversary with my partner and wanted to go off-premises for a different experience. Always let Yelp reviews guide me and my fellow yelpers did NOT let me down. This was the most elegant, romantic, culinary experience we could have found. The weather was unbelievable so it made the evening even more amazing. We sat out on their patio and had the most memorable experience we've had in a long while. The customer service exceeds that of any fine restaurant I've ever been to in LA, Paris, New York, and other cities known for their foodie-like experiences. We were fortunate to have Sam that evening and his mentee, Michael. They were a large part of what made this evening so memorable. They went above and beyond to make sure that our needs were met and that everything was perfect. I, unfortunately, cannot eat spicy foods or my stomach rebels instantly but they worked with the chef to make sure that every dish was tailor made and was as flavorful (or more) than the spicy dish that was part of the menu. The food, all of it, was outstanding and each creation was a flavorful explosion. The brussel sprout appetizer, the watermelon salad, the soft-shell crab (a real treat), the sea bass (melted in my mouth), and the wine selection were outstanding. They also treated us to their rum cake for dessert. I kept looking around to see if I could lick each and every plate. And i'm not really a plate-licker. They even gave us a little anniversary gift. This place is magical. I hope that they continue to make magic. Thank you Cafe Monarch!
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