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B & B vs. Sage for a solo bar dinner?
I had a wonderful dinner at a table at Sage when I dined solo in March. It was my second favorite dinner after Le Cirque. If you like foie gras, you must order the foie gras brulee; it was one of my most favorite foie gras preps.
Dovetail or Picholine?
While I haven't dined at Dovetail, my two dinners at Picholine were excellent. I definitely need to schedule another dinner at Picholine.
Reservations for lunch?
There are many mid-price casual restaurants in the various casinos that I'm sure will be able to accommodate you at lunch without a reservation or that don't even take reservations.
Reservations for lunch?
You should call the restaurant to see whether you need a reservation for lunch. This way you avoid being disappointed or annoyed that you walked/cabbed it to a restaurant that won't/can't accommodate you.
Twist or big daddy Joel Robuchon
If you and your girlfriend come to NYC, I think you'd love Momofuku Ko (either the 2 hour 10 course dinner for $125 or the 3 hour 16 course lunch for $175) and the extended tasting menu (20 courses) at Per Se (approx. $500) that lasted 5 1/2 hours. Have a great time!
Twist or big daddy Joel Robuchon
Robuchon's La Sphere is not what you've described. It is a hard sugar shell that has a cold lemon/raspberry mousse inside with pop rocks. No hot liquid to melt the shell; you need your spoon the crack the shell. Very unique.
Twist or big daddy Joel Robuchon
Dinner (before tax and tip) was about $350--sorry, I can't remember since I charged it to my room at the Bellagio.
I highly recommend La Sphere de Sucre for dessert from the a la carte menu--it was one of the best desserts ever from any restaurant!
Twist or big daddy Joel Robuchon
I've dined 3 times at Robuchon, but have never had the deugstation. I've always gone with the 6 course tasting with substitutions from the a la carte menu and the supplementary charges from the tasting menu. I like being able to select my dishes, and many of the dishes of the degustation didn't "wow" me. My most recent dinner at Robuchon had 2 of the supplementary charges. I was not happy with the beef dish--very chewy/gristly. Much preferred the duck from my 2011 dinner. I think when I return to Robuchon, I'll opt for the 4 course tasting menu. I have a very "healthy" appetite--no problem getting through 16 courses at Momofuku Ko in NYC, but after 6 courses at Robuchon, I was too full to enjoy much on the "bon-bon" trolley. My 6 course dinners at Robuchon take a good 3 hours, and I was dining solo.
Per Se Extended Menu Reservation Question - Is it Lunch Only?
I would suggest that you call the restaurant to be certain. I can't imagine why they wouldn't be able to have an extended tasting vegetable menu since they're one of the few restaurants that offers the vegetable menu. They were very accommodating to me for my food preferences.
Per Se Extended Menu Reservation Question - Is it Lunch Only?
It's funny: when uhockey told me that he was able to get an 11:30 lunch reservation, I was thinking: "who wants to eat lunch that early?", but since the lunch ended a few minutes before the first people were to be seated for dinner, it was perfectly timed. Now that I know how long the extended tasting menu is, I prefer the lunch version since I think I'd be half asleep by the time the dinner would be done. Have a great time!
Early Chicken Inconsistencies at The NoMad
The macarons and the butter-croissant cake would be my choice too. Sorry, I should have remembered that you wouldn't forget details like the dessert trolley.
A Per Se Review (Sorry, I couldnt resist!)
Great report! Happy Birthday and Anniversary! Dining at Per Se is a wonderful way to celebrate special events. Glad you enjoyed yourselves. BTW, agree about Per Se being very accommodating about food preferences. I had a wonderful extended tasting menu and had called prior to arrival that I don't like olives, rabbit or offfal (other than foie gras); when I was seated, my captain made it a point to mention that they had already noted my preferences for the menu.
Per Se Extended Menu Reservation Question - Is it Lunch Only?
I beleve Per Se permits the extended menu reservation for lunch and dinner. I did the lunch extended menu at the end of February, and it took over 5 1/2 hours. Fantastic experience!
Minetta Tavern - Photography Now Banned
I've dined with two excellent food photographers who frequently post on these boards. They are extremely quiet when they take their photos and when they dine.
Early Chicken Inconsistencies at The NoMad
Great report! I think the next time I go to The NoMad I'll order the crab tagliatelle and the lobster. Question: was there any difficulty in removing the lobster in the shell or was it already removed, but placed back in the shell for plating? Do you recall the desserts on the trolley?
Around the world in 5 days, Las vegas culinary trip
When I dined last year I did ask to change one or two dishes. They were very nice about it. I was sad I didn't like the food more.
Around the world in 5 days, Las vegas culinary trip
Yes, I did the menu elegance at Guy Savoy. I've read the report on Eater about the new menu. I look forward to your report since I usually travel to LV annually, and may be tempted to revisit Guy Savoy if I read enough great things about it. Have a wonderful time!
Around the world in 5 days, Las vegas culinary trip
Unfortunately, Guy Savoy was the weakest of my dinners in LV last year. Service was excellent, but I found both the food and decor very drab. I had the most expensive tasting menu. Serious kicking myself.
Early Chicken Inconsistencies at The NoMad
You should also consider the duck; it was delicious!
Per Se and Momofuku Ko on Consecutive Nights?
While photos are permitted at Per Se, due to the close space of the counter seating, Ko doesn't permit photos.
Per Se and Momofuku Ko on Consecutive Nights?
You've picked 2 of my most favorite restaurants. You'll have a fantastic time at both restaurants. Enjoy! I hope you post about your meals.
daniel - jean georges or...???? for me heeeeeeeeelp.
A sample menu is listed on the Bouley website. There may be changes to the actual menu, but the sample menu will give the OP a good idea of the type of cuisine. Just like EMP's sample menu on its website gives the reader an idea of the main ingredients in its cuisine.
Bouley has long been one of my most favorite restaurants anywhere! Food is delicious, room is gorgeous and service is very attentive. Some of my favorite dishes are the foie gras; the duck--one of the best duck dishes anywhere; the uni; the porcini flan; the lobster; and the chocolate souffle.
Best caviar in Vegas
Yes, Petrossian is in a very busy spot right across from the hotel registration. But once you're seated and if one of the piano players is playing, you don't notice or hear much noise. You can also request to be seated inside.
Like Per Se but not stuffy
Thanks for your understanding. Wish I had more friends like you! Some of my (male) friends think I'm odd when I ask them to wait with me while I try to hail a taxi.
What I learned in Vegas
Thanks for the info, but as long as the food and service are excellent, I'm not sure I mind. Funny that Joel Robuchon doesn't own/partially own his 2 restaurants at the MGM Grand.
Like Per Se but not stuffy
Sorry, but as a single woman, I am not comfortable taking the subway after 10 p.m. Let's end this debate as I previously stated that traveling via the subway from Brooklyn Fare late at night from Brooklyn is inconvenient for me. If you're volunteering to escort me home, I'd gladly accept your kindness :-).
Like Per Se but not stuffy
Let me qualify my earlier statement: "Getting home from Brooklyn Fare is inconvenient for me".
