I was overly impressed with the Mansion, so it's only expected that I'd also try L'Atelier. They are both on my list of top restaurants of all time. If you're going to dine here then it's an absolute must to try their Discovery tasting menu w/ the wine pairing. $168/person + the wine pairing. What a breath of fresh air.
-(*)L'Amuse-Bouche: Foie gras parfait with port wine and parmesan foam
-La Langoustine: Langoustine carpaccio with roasted poppy seed dressing
-La Saint Jacques: Sea scallop cooked in the shell with chive oil
-(*)L'oeuf: Steamed egg in a macaroni ring with black truffle and parsley coulis
-Le Foie Gras: duck foie gras with confit quince and yuzu
-La Sole: Dover sole filet, baby leek with ginger
-La Caille: Foie gras stuffed free-range quail with truffled-mashed potatoes (You have the choice of the quail or beef)
-(*)La Noisette: hazelnut dacquoise, gianduja crunch and chocolate ice cream
-La Passion: Fresh passion fruit in a cocomut meringue, champagne brut
-Le Cafe: I chose tea over the coffee or espresso option.
(*) = favorite dishes
The only dish that was just ok for us was the sole. Everything else was plated to perfection.
On a side note to Yelp!: I was unable to "check-in to the restaurant while seated inside as it kept saying I was 10 miles away. Odd