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2009-04-28
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I heard about this new (?) restaurant 2 months ago and wanted a good reason to visit it (given the high price tag). It just so happened that my good epicurean friend/relative from Australia is visiting for a few days, so, I might as well take this opportunity to try it out....The decor in this restaurant actually reminded me of a few contemporary mediterranean restaurants in SF/LA (USA), which I visited last year. The chandelier did look a bit out of place though (comment from my guest).In terms
The decor in this restaurant actually reminded me of a few contemporary mediterranean restaurants in SF/LA (USA), which I visited last year. The chandelier did look a bit out of place though (comment from my guest).
In terms of food, we opted for the a la carte (degustation menu is a “relatively” good value but we always think that we can have a bit more variety … even though we have to pay more). Apetizers ordered included the scallop carpaccio with beluga caviar and foie gras ravioli in consomme. Main courses included the turbot and the roast pigeon. Grand finale was the decent selection from the cheese trolley. I would say the appetizers were better prepared and were more enjoyabe than the main courses. My pigeon was slightly over-cooked.
For the drinks we started off with half a bottle of champagne (Jacques Selosse, NV), followed by a bottle of Burgundy white (Comte Lafon Meursault “Clos de Barre”, 99). Single glasses of red, sweet and digestives were also ordered. Sommelier was friendly and but he would have been more professional if he had given more suggestions/briefing when singles glasses were ordered, asking for preferences/tastes ..etc. I would expect this to be done when you are paying for $300 a glasss.
I must admit such an experience does not come cheap, but I think that is money well spent overall. Definitely not an everyday/weekly restaurant (for me anyway … ) but is definitely something to consider if you want to celebrate something...
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