Best Tasting Menu in LA?
My mom is coming to town and I want to find a top-quality tasting menu so I can take her out.
I've done a few in the past, and my abosolute favorite is Providence. It was unbelievable and I'd take her there in a heartbeat, but I like to save the visits to that restaurant for my fiance, cause she's a what do you call it? pescatarian? I always forget the name. whatever it is, she only eats fish.
So i was thinking of branching out w/ something a little more wide ranging, but really any thing you all love is welcome suggestion.
Thanks!
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re: Liquid Sky
Providence's tasting menu is sublime. Michael reminds me of the great joel robuchon in some ways. At least in terms of aim for subtlety. It starts out lots of sharp and refreshing flavors he mixes with oysters and flavorful small fish. Then he opens up to broader, more savory flavors. My favorite dish was a seared day boat scallop with fois gras ravoli, fava bean pate, and summer truffles. It was the most amazing single dish I've ever had. His desserts are not exactly bombastic, but quite refined. The choice of fine cheeses was clearly top notch, someone knew what they were doing (sadly some "5 star" restaurants don't know thier fine cheeses). And definitely go for the wine pairings.
Best of all? It's not overpriced.
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chica
Sep 21, 2006 04:12 AM
SPAGO
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RITZ CARLTON HUNTINGTON RESTAURANT
Spago is a bit more sceney, with power players and celebrities. Tasting menu is downright one of the best I have ever had.
The Ritz is quiet, set in a lovely garden, with a handsome neighboring bar, and regal couches and chairs to lounge on. They may have a person playing the accordion or piano, too. Chef Craig Strong is talent.
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