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| - This is now the second time we have been here, and both times we had great meals. After having been to many other high-end restaurants, I think this place offers incredibly good value as compared to some of the rest.
Sadly, I don't remember what I had the first time about a year ago, but I did remember having a very good meal. Last night's experience with the 4-course signature menu was very good. We did not choose the 7-course signature menu because the whole table would had have to have it.
The lineup was as follows:
Fois gras brûlée: very interesting concept and tasty. Basically creme brûlée made with fois gras. Worth trying once for the extra $10, but probably not worthwhile every time, as the Waygu beef tartar was also very good
Scallops: prepared well with ox tail
Pork loin - this is where the money was. After I took the first bite, I had to ask the waiter what I was eating because it was SO incredibly good. The loin itself was good, but they did a second part of it minced and seasoned with mostly pork shoulder, at least according to the waiter. It was unlike anything I have ever eaten. It would have been awesome if the whole dish was made out of that!!
Layered chocolate cake with coffee ice cream: I remember using a different two-word term starting with a G (ganache?) but can't recall exactly, but wow it was heavenly. It appeared as a small bar, but it was densely rich an incredibly decadent. The coffee ice cream with cocoa shavings was also very good.
Overall, a very good meal, and excellent value for the price. The Tea Rose cocktail was also very good.
Last but not least, the ambiance was also well done. Our party of 8 was located in the smack middle of the filled dining room, yet we felt we can have private conversations without being overheard. We can tell it's very happening all around us, but we didn't have to talk loudly to be heard.
I will definitely be back. It has become a favorite place of mine.
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