Only 8 guests allowed. Pretty spectacular. Once-in-a-lifetime experience in your mouth because of the way they pair unlikely ingredients. Nineteen courses, of which FIVE WERE DESSERTS! :)
Getting a reservation can take up to three months-- or so they say. :P They do have cancelations all the time, but be prepared to change your flight (like we had to) to get there for the 5:30 pm slot, which is the unpopular slot for obvious reasons. You have to email/fax them a credit card authorization form the night before by 6pm!
The manager and servers were kind, gracious and super organized. They allowed us to keep our baggage in the wine room because we had to rush from our delayed flight straight over the restaurant.
I understand that each menu is different so no point in going through what was good and what wasn't.
I have to point out the beautiful artistry involved in their presentation of the food. From the handmade plates (some were from Crate&Barrel--no shame in being honest) to desserts served in jewelry boxes, each course was a delightful surprise to both sight and taste.
Our chef was very nice. The whole atmosphere was very casual. We chatted about everything from the dishes, culinary secrets, to how "Dexter" and "Breaking Bad" ended. The intimate setting allows for the guests to interact as well.
Let's talk about price.
It's just under $600 for 2 people, including tip and tax. We opted against the wine pairing $130/person and I'm glad I did.
So, why the 4 stars?
Maybe I'm being lame (or harsh) but I honestly thought I would see the chef prepare the food but that really wasn't the case. You watch the food being put on the plate. That's it. My hubby and I love to eat at bar counters where we can watch the chefs prepare the food. We like to see dishes that we didn't order and observe how dishes are made. We're also both interested in processes (of businesses) and like watching the product be made. That was not the case here so I was slightly disappointed.
if you have the time and money, this is worth it. :)