What should I order at Providence?

[jranen]

Going tonight; not going to order any of the tasting menus. Thanks.

[johnw188]

Out of curiosity, how much food is involved in the tasting menus at Providence? Is the chef's menu something most people would get through in a night?

[OCAnn]

We did the full tasting menu of 9 courses (paced @ 2 hours) and I was stuffed by the 7th course--and I was careful to just *taste* the bread and didn't have lunch that day. Each of the courses measure approximately 1/4 cup of food...with a couple dishes measuring a max of 1/2 cup.

EDIT: Here's a good blog w/photos: http://exilekiss.blogspot.com/2008/08...

[loblaw]

Definitely the tasting menu.

I have done the chef's which was incredible and took a bit over 4 hours.

Recently I returned and did 5 courses, and supplemented the big eye tuna tartar and the truffle risotto.

Both incredible meals.

Definitely do one of the tastings.

[carln]

I would have recommended the tasting menu. I think that at a place like Providence you should really aim to try as many things as possible. I honestly couldnt recommend any one dish as they are all pretty amazing.