MSP - Chef's Table in Kitchen

[s4zando]

I'm trying to plan special dinner for 6. (3 of six all have birthdays with in 6 days. 2 on the same day!)

Would like to do a chef's table in a restaurant kitchen.

Last Thursday (10/30/08) or Friday (10/30/08) Twin Cities Live on Channel 5 mentioned a restaurant with a 6 seat chef's table for $125 per person in their "Steal and Splurge" segment.

Any one know which restaurant that was? or does anyone have any suggestions for similar "splurges" (since this definately ain't a steal)?

Thanks!

./s4z

[frittering_away]

Looks like Heidi's has a new website and now a chef's table.

[diesel]

There's a table in the kitchen at Buca in St. Paul that I think will fit 6.

IMO the food isn't extraordinary, but it would be far less expensive than the other options mentioned so far (it's normal menu prices and when we were there they threw a few extra dishes on the table free of charge), and it's always fun to eat family style.

[scooter260]

Corner Table kitchen table sounds great! I'm going to look into that....

[cheeseguysgirl]

There is also a kitchen table at Cafe Levain. I have only dined in the restaurant, but it is always wonderful so I can imagine the kitchen table would be fantastic as well.

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Cafe Levain
4762 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407

[Brad Ballinger]

Let me start by saying I L-U-V the "kitchen" table at Cafe Levain. In fact, I've been part of a group of 16 in that space. It's a great space to be on your own. But diners will not have much of a kitchen view or experience.

[sarah.j.morrison]

this is great information. i hadn't ever thought about reserving a chef's table. fun!

[Seige]

I know that Cosmos and Chambers also have Chef's tables, but I've never been to either. I've been dying to try one sometime though! If you go, be sure to come back and give us an update!

[bob s]

You should confirm this info with the restaurants. It's my understanding that the Chambers "chef's" table is not in the kitchen.

As an aside, my wife and I recently had the tasting menu with the accompanying wine at Chambers for a special occasion and (a) thought it was a great meal and (b) thought it was a good bargain (but not cheap).

[L Hoff]

I have eaten at the kitchen table at the Corner Table two times. Both rank amongst the very best dining experiences of my life. Scott Pampuch (chef/owner) tells me that the price includes "us cooking for you until you tell us to stop". I can recommend the experience highly.

[s4zando]

L: What's the cost of the dinner? Does it include wine or is that extra? Do you know if they have a corking fee?

[frittering_away]

Their corkage fee, generally, is applied every night but Thursday. Thursday night is free corkage.

My husband handled the money the last time we did the 'Feed us till we are rolling out the door' at the Chef's table. He remembers it being between 200-250 for 2 people inclusive of wine.

We also did this with a couple who doesn't normally go out to dinner due to her allergy issues. Lisa (Scot was Outstanding in the Field that night) and the rest of the kitchen were excellent sending out dishes for her when ours would have been problematic. A printed list of allergies was of course provided for the kitchen to assist.

[L Hoff]

Sorry for my tardy reply.

Scott tells me that the table is $125 per person, and I believe that it includes wine or beer. I'd call to verify. They have a very good beer list, for those that may not know. It's not big, but it's mighty.

It's a very good time, and they can cook you to a happy place for that much $$.

[Brad Ballinger]

Vincent has a chef's table that seats six, and they'll let you walk around the kitchen asking questions (as long as you don't overdo it).

[s4zando]

I think you nailed it... It's Vincent.

Thanks much!

[Brad Ballinger]

If so, the price has certainly gone up.

[bob s]

The chef's table at Vincent is a great experience. Perhaps the $125 price includes wine.

[frittering_away]

It could be Corner Table. Did you actually see the inside of the kitchen during the clip?