So after reading Laura L's review I was scared to go to NOCA since the executive chef left as her review was so bad. I still had faith though that a place this caliber wouldn't go downhill that fast with the rest of the cooks still there.
I had the chef tasting menu and it was up there with the top meals I have ever had and the experience was amazing.
Palate cleanser:
Toasted nuts, raspberries, cheese and balsamic reduction
Appetizer: (upgraded)
Lobster roll - So amazing I will be back on a Wednesday just to eat this again
Secondi:
Hand Cut Pasta with brown butter and Fennel
Entree:
Veal Scallopini- This was perfectly cooked and the presentation was amazing
Dessert:
Cotton Candy
Passion Fruit and Coconut
I also paired the meal with the wine accompanies which all were great except the dessert wine didn't really pair with the dessert I got but after I finished it and had a few minutes it went down well but just didn't go with the food.
Other than that I have nothing bad to say about this amazing experience. I heard many people getting substitutes for things they didn't want and there were no issues. I think this place is still as good as everyone reviewed and I wouldn't avoid it.
They are searching nationally for a new executive chef and I think that will change things but for now it's still an amazing place and I can't wait to go back.