Must haves at Providence?

[ElJeffe]

Going to Providence Wednesday night for my birthday. The menu looks pretty exciting to me. Will likely do the 5 course tasting menu, but will gladly forego for any recommendations from Chowhounders.

[TOgirl]

Foie gras ravioli. We added it to our 5 course tasting menu.

[meganinlosfeliz]

We did the 5-course but added oysters and an amazing pasta special. Sometimes we do that instead of ordering the 9 course. I usually do the wine pairings as well, but one bottle could prob cover most courses.

Here is a review of my last trip in Oct. (w/ pics)
http://meganinlosfeliz.blogspot.com/s...

[ipsedixit]

Dunno what's currently on the TM, but the eel and scallops were standouts the last time I was there.

[Diana]

just order the chef's tating menu. That will give you everything good. Way more than the five course, in spectrum and price, but way worth it.

[BIM]

I hope the chef is still doing that thing with the sodium alginate / calcium chloride cocktail "ravioli." When we went we had a mojito one and a gin & tonic one - suprising and fun. With that kind of creativity the tasting menu is certainly the way to go. Enjoy!

[Pei]

the gin and tonic amuse bouche is amazing.

[krez]

Agreed. I believe it is the pastry chef who is doing the "cocktails". Yum!

Loved the halibut on the tasting menu.

[peanut112]

ah yes, the trio of gelee's...it was a Gin and Tonic, a Greyhound and a mojito....AWESOME stuff. Science and creativity and flavors bursting in your mouth.

the TM is definitely the way to go.

Now I'm craving a return visit.