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TxBs Dec 5, 2007 05:42 AM

Chef's Tables

Which restaurants have chef's tables/bars?

What was your best experience at a New Orleans Chef's Table?

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    mikek Dec 9, 2007 08:26 AM

    I think Stella may have a chef's table. Every dish I have ever tasted has been phenomenal so I cannot imagine the chef's table being anything short of that.

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      chef4hire Dec 9, 2007 08:14 AM

      Pre-K, Commander's had a table in the kitchen for 6 guests (no more, no less) and the food was chef's choice- last time I went I think we had about 7 or 8 small courses- not sure if you can still book this but it's worth a call to find out

      Delmonico used to have a small dining room (Cornstalk room, I think) that was a little secluded- you had to walk thru the kitchen and got a little tour then were seated in relative privacy (3 tables at a time or so)

      Cafe Adelaide does a chef's & bar menu- 5 or 6 courses paired with a cocktails- this can be had at a private table

      that's all I can think of right now...but if you're looking for the ultimate (IMO) private dinner with a chef I would pick the New Orleans cooking experience...$150 pp - 4 or 5 courses and unlimited wine

      1. TigerAtty Dec 5, 2007 10:28 AM

        Besh's Luke has a back room with a great view of the kitchen. And, his August does a great nightly menu that I think is called Degustation. He pairs the wines and does a phenomenal job.

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        1. re: TigerAtty
          Bill Hunt Dec 5, 2007 06:52 PM

          The "chef's tasting" at August was great. Not exactly a "chef's table," but a very good tasting. For the wine, I'd look over the half-bottle list and go with it. Unless there have been major changes, the "pairing" is not something that I'd do again. Nothing really worked with the course, with which it was served. If you opt for that route, keep a bit of each wine, as I found other courses did better. Unless I could be convinced otherwise, I'd go with the half-bottles and do my own pairing. The idea is great, and we do it often, all around the globe, but August needs some serious work with this aspect. Remember, as I said, the food was great!

          Hunt

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          cereed007 Dec 5, 2007 09:12 AM

          Riche has a bar/table. They have a open kitchena n its on the end of it. It was really cool to be right there. Also One has a bar with an open kitchen.

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