330148 Sat Sep 30 02:09:01 -0700 2006 4 2 Los Angeles Area 0 1912597 anything i should know? heard that it's best to go for the tasting menu - but when i called they said they had 2 different ones - a 5 course and a 9 course one. anything in particular i should try? Sat Sep 30 02:09:01 -0700 2006 11521 rameniac 1 1912647 Be sure to try the delicious "chowda", others will know more on the tasting menu. Sat Sep 30 02:44:42 -0700 2006 1912597 10861 Babette 1 1912649 If you wish to go beyond the Nine Course, ask for the TM I normally do (120-150ea) and worth it! Donoto or MC will take good care of you. I'm jealous, Russ Sat Sep 30 02:45:33 -0700 2006 1912597 10210 russkar 2 1912681 there's a third option for the tasting menu? i'll be sure to inquire... Sat Sep 30 03:16:00 -0700 2006 1912649 11521 rameniac 3 1912698 This is a 13 course TM at Providence we enjoyed several months ago. We just let MC create dinner. MENU: Bellis 3 (Salmon, Bass, Bluefin) Sashimi Spot Prawns w/fennel, orange, herbs Sword tip Squid & Santa Barbara UNI Live New Zealand Spiny Lobster (they kept attacking the Maine Lobsters in the tank) Live Eastern Scallop w/ cherries and chanterelles Striped Bass, cranberry beans, kumquat, olives Seared Steamed Foie Gras Blue Fin Ahi-Duck Confit w/turnip greens, vin rouge Colo Rack of Rare Lamb, bacon cauliflower raviolo, baby green onion Cheese mini platter Artic Nectarine Verbena Icecream Warm Chocolate Tart w/olive oil icecream, candied heirloom tomatoes Sat Sep 30 03:27:41 -0700 2006 1912681 10210 russkar