$500 for an 8 course tasting with pairings.... I expect it to be tastebud-blowing. Not so. The first 3 courses were forgettable. It picked up from there, and the pairings were decent but the tasting/pairing at Buca (King) is almost half the price and 9 out of 10 dishes were a smash hit. We enjoyed the evening. Service was great but I can definitely think of better ways to spend $500+tip.