80531 Tue Apr 04 18:04:23 -0700 2006 5 2 Los Angeles Area 0 445522 Going to Sona tomorrow, any recs or is the tasting menu a must? Tue Apr 04 18:04:23 -0700 2006 0 Sara 1 445527 As long as you're not picky about certain types of dishes or preparations, if you're going to Sona you might as wll do the tasting menu, that's what the place is about. My experience has been it's hit or miss, some or spectacular, some are blah. Personally I've come to prefer the appetizer, entree, dessert way of eating, but to each his own. Tue Apr 04 18:07:01 -0700 2006 445522 0 Tusc 2 445540 Yeah, I do have a few intolerances- gluten, dairy, red meat- so that's what worries me... Tue Apr 04 18:29:51 -0700 2006 445527 0 sara 3 445611 They are very accommodating. Just tell them what you don't like or are allergic to and they will work around it. However, as another poster noted, not every dish works but I always admire the effort. Tue Apr 04 21:26:33 -0700 2006 445540 0 New Trial 1 445529 I'd recommend the tasting menu as the way to experience Sona. Just tell them what you prefer and don't like, and they'll create a fantastic foodie experience geared toward your predilections! Tue Apr 04 18:11:07 -0700 2006 445522 0 chica 1 445688 I have never had a bad experience there. I have done the tasting menu and ordered a la carte. They are more than accomodating with regard to special needs, and those are some pretty vast food intolerances. I would love a review to hear how they handle it. Wed Apr 05 11:29:51 -0700 2006 445522 0 hellolizzie