09/06/08

Wow for food and decor

by mfeay

It was very accomplished service. The food was beautiful and tasty. You know it is expensive, but the wine list had a little surprise. The wine was priced by the half bottle, but served (as expected) by the bottle, so we thought there had been a mistake. I guess the wine was worth the $90 per bottle price, but the surprise on recieving the bill was embarrassing.

• Pros: fixed price 4 course menu with several extra tastings
• Cons: confusing wine pricing

Lettuce Entertain You strikes again, this time with storied French chef Laurent Gras fashioning prix-fixe seafood in the former Ambria space.

by Jennifer Olvera

In Short
Situated in the historic Belden-Stratford hotel, this globally minded seafood spot swaths diners in luxury even before they perch at heavily grained tables with Jetsons-esque seats. Floor- to-ceiling wires create the illusion of privacy while dividing the subdued, neutral space that's manned by unobtrusive servers wheeling sculptural carts. The menu is divided into raw, warm and main selections, and the prix-fixe approach means diners choose one from each category, plus dessert. Although the menu changes, examples might include cherrywood-scented golden eye sea bream with shiso bud or lamb tartare with ebi shrimp, pickled peach and tarragon. Every last detail, down to the bread that's served, is intricately constructed.

Photo by Katherine Bryant

05/23/08

World Class Fine Dining

by ChrisGrohneWilson

After my dinner last night, I can still barely construct a sentance. It is that good. Go to L2O as soon as you can.

05/19/08

Perfect from the start

by AmyQPublic

Opening night was Wednesday, May 14th. Had I not known it was opening night, I wouldn't have noticed as dinner was flawless. The dining room is fairly minimalistic but luxurious with leather chairs and wood walls. The service was gracious and attentive from my welcome at the front door until the end.

My favorite dishes were octopus with coconut foam and skate wing with a red wine reduction and asparagus. Dessert was shockingly good and the simply named "Chocolate and Raspberry" had everything from raspberry cotton candy to dark ganache on one plate.

I have a feeling this will be the hottest restaurant soon. There is something for foodies and the "see and be seen" crowd. Wow!

• Pros: Everything!
• Cons: It is pricy but worth it.