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| - And it's back to Michael's we went for a very special occasion because, unless you are independently wealthy and/or a counterfeiter, it's a very special occasion type of restaurant (meaning, you don't go very often). Why else would you pay the equivalent of a mortgage payment for one dinner? I'm exaggerating but not that much.
I have to say they have this place soundproofed extremely well. Once the front door closes, you no longer feel like you are in a semi-smoky casino nor can you hear the jing-janging of the slot machines. There is soft piano music playing on the sound system and you really feel like you are away from it all, in a quiet, ultra-classy restaurant. No thumping Katy Perry music here.
The service, like during our last visit, was perfect. Our waiter wasn't quite as personable as the one we had years ago but he was on top of everything at all times, answered all of our questions about the menu, and offered helpful suggestions. Also, his team of assistants and bus staff were excellent.
We ordered some of the same items we loved the last time: the crab cake (easily big enough for two to split and it's wonderful), the Caesar salad (again, easily shareable for two people, made tableside, delicious), and the Dover sole (melt in your mouth wonderful). This time, I went with the veal saltimbocca with proscuitto on top and it was very good but not otherwordly.
The cocktails are incredible here but be forewarned: they are huge and probably equal to two drinks anywhere else. The wine selection is excellent, too, but we only did wines by the glass.
You get complimentary chocolate covered fruits and mints at the end of your meal and also the gigantic, magnificent fruit bowl which no one in the history of time has ever sampled, as far as I can tell. I am not sure anyone really needs to order dessert here, with the freebies and the massive amounts of food, but the dessert cart does look wonderful.
This restaurant is very, very expensive but keep in mind that you are paying for perfect service, along with excellent food. It may be five more years until I return but I would miss this place if it were gone.
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