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WD-50 is disgusting. Right? Anyone?
So much emotion!
I love a good screed as much as the next guy, but re: WD-50, I beg to differ.
Went there last Thursday night for the first time (after almost being frightened away by this discussion thread). After all, if you're gonna drop that much cash, you want more than a science project -- you want SATISFACTION.
We did the tasting menu with wine pairings. And left happy and sated.
Was every dish perfect? No. But some were (particularly "scallops, tendon, endive, parsley, hazelnut oil" in which the textures and flavors were in ravishing counterpoint, "lobster legs, brussels sprouts, lily bulb, banana kimchee" in which the legs evoked the Platonic form of lobster flavor, "rabbit, wild rice polenta, cassis, kale, black olive" that just simply worked, and "ricotta, caper, frozen honey" that was the ideal hinge between dinner and dessert). Even the stuff that didn't work perfectly for us, had enough wit and cleverness to bring a smile to your face (e.g. "everything bagel, smoked salmon threads, crispy cream cheese" and "Truffled carbonara").
The place was packed (even in the midst of the Great Recession) and everybody seemed to be having a great time both eating there and being there. Staff couldn't have been nicer or more playful.
I'd absolutely go back.
