. . "2"^^ . . "3"^^ . "5"^^ . "I'm a huge fan of Chef Shawn McClain, so being able to visit his restaurant within the same hotel that we were staying in was a bonus. \n\nHere's the rundown of our choices:\n\nWagyu Beef tartar.... Melt in your mouth, stomp your feet, kick your partner under the table good!\n\nThe Beet Salad: roasted red and yellow beets in some sort of slightly acidic vinaigrette with a crisp piece of prosciutto. One word: FIERCE\n\nI don't remember what my partner had because I had dived into my dinner and barely remember anything other then really wanting to place my face in the stainless steel bowl and shamelessly lick it clean. BUT, I had the veal cheeks with the most creamy polenta base and a braised leek with some unknown mushroom variety. With each bite, I melted and slid lower into my seat. I don't eat mushrooms.... I've hated them since I was a kid.... but I ate those. That's right mom.... I ate mushrooms! \n\nA chef's fundamental mantra is for the dish to be a feast for the senses... Not only was the dish a feast for the senses but so was the location itself.... Everything came together to make it THE most amazing dining experience I've ever had. \n\nTHANK YOU! (By the way, as I was writing this review my mouth started watering as I recalled the experience)"^^ . "2"^^ . "2011-02-01T00:00:00"^^ .