1 - The drinks: Manhattan was delicious. Served with an ice sphere (no cube). Gf had the Leatherette. It was smoky, flavorful, and strong. One of the tastiest cocktails I've imbibed.
2 - The foie gras wrapped in cotton candy: what???? That's a thing??? Single bite. Experience of flavors you don't expect. Sensory explosion. Delicious doesn't adequately describe the experience.
3 - Chefs selection meat plate - fresh, and you can really taste the meat. The pig tastes like pig, not pig and chemicals. It also tastes like acorn, peanuts, or whatever the animal was fed during its life. We thank it for allowing us to eat it.
4 - classic tartare: slightly acidic (in a great way) absurdly tender, and the perfect consistency (I hate watery tartar!). Served with "Parker Rolls" that are without question the most yummy rolls I've ever tasted with my mouth parts. Tiny, salty, buttery balls of goodness. Pro-tip: Make sandwiches with the tartar and rolls!
5 - suckling pig sandwich: sizable portion. Carmelized onions, crisp pig skin with tender meat, buttery flakey delicious panini-style bread. Our favorite dish of the night.
6 - skirt steak: tasty, well cooked, whole grain mustard. Not "outstanding," but still very very good.
7 - butter butter butter potatoes: essentially mashed potatoes (but don't call them that) that are incredibly creamy and well-seasoned. Oh so good.
8 - FORGOT: the chicken croquettes!!! These little buggers were terrific. Chicken and bechamel. Inside a fried croquette shell. And served in a LUCITE SNEAKER. Might be just me, but I think it tasted better that way...
Very pricey. I suppose I have to dock a star for that, right?