Probably the most exquisite dining experience I have ever had. From the moment you walk in and are…read moregreeted by the chefs, to the towel being replaced every time you leave the bathroom, to the staff holding your jackets on the way out, you certainly will leave with a special feeling.
Throughout the night, the staff were absolutely incredible, ensuring the entire 4+ hour experience went smoothly. Everyone had warm smiles as you walked by, our water never went below half empty, every wine pairing and dish was explained thoroughly and the chefs and staff also entertained all of our questions. They opened up as the night went on and became entertainers as they realized we weren't looking for a stuffy and pretentious experience. One standout was the waiter bringing over wine for us to try in 5 different glasses as we asked about what made each glass special, he gave us an explanation of the different glasses and really demonstrated how wine can taste so different depending on the glass. Very cool!
I can't possible describe all the food that we had, but each dish was interesting and creative in its own way. One of my favorites was the oyster with a "snow" made from horseradish. The snow melted in your mouth and the oyster was texturally transformed into a smooth creamy consistency, a much more palatable texture than a standard oyster. The turbot filleted tableside with two forks was impressive, the sauce it was in made from a stock of the turbot itself was divine, soaked up with the never ending brioche bread, it was incredible.
The wine pairing was so well done, each wine somehow evoked the same scent as the dish we were eating, and each was so unique in its own way, really unlike any wine I've had before.
The caviar with coconut sorbet was a surprising standout that went so well together. The dessert trolley as a whole was a fun experience as they brought out so many different dishes. Nothing was too crazy there, and some were a bit challenging to share. The madeleine was very impressive though, I've never had a homemade fresh one, to have it warm, crisp on the outside, and fluffy and soft on the inside, it was a very nice treat.
All in all, the food was amazing, but nothing truly blew me away flavor wise. The experience was absolutely worth it though, and something I can't wait to try again.