Do picky eating and tasting menus work together? (EMP, Per Se, etc.)

[sundropforever]

I'm taking my girlfriend to EMP soon, and she's not terribly picky, but has a couple of things that she just detests and refuses to eat: olives and cilantro. Is it frowned upon/unacceptable to inform our waiter that she'd prefer olive and cilantro-free dishes if ordering the tasting menu? (Not just EMP, but that's coming up this month.)

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Per Se
10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019

[ellenost]

Both EMP and Per Se maintain a data base of food preferences/allergies for their guests. This way should you return to either at a later date, they will confirm that your gf doesn't like olives and cilantro. Might be awkward if you bring a different gf next time though.

[inaplasticcup]

LOL. If he's taking her to Per Se, let's hope it lasts a while. ;)

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Per Se
10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019

[sundropforever]

Over 3 years so far... hopefully EMP and Per Se won't be dealbreakers ;)

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Per Se
10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019

[inaplasticcup]

Dealbreaker? Those are dealMAKERS, my friend. :)

I hope you have the loveliest meal.

[sundropforever]

That's my hope too! Thanks!

[inaplasticcup]

Agree with the comments upstream. Best to let them know asap and ask if they're willing to accommodate, which they're very likely to be.

Enjoy! :)

[villainx]

Yeah, I say alert them as soon as possible. And probably remind them at confirmation and discreetly upon arrival at restaurant.

[sundropforever]

EMP calls to confirm? That would be great. I already made the reservation via OpenTable, so I can't add to the comments.

Thanks everyone!

[nmprisons]

yes, they call and confirm a day or two before

[kathryn]

I believe you can even call now and ask them to add a note -- then I would call again on the day before to reconfirm.

[nmprisons]

No, she should tell them (and you, as her ever-supportive boy/girlfriend, should alert the staff when you make the reservation, or when they call to confirm, so as to remove any awkwardness that she might feel).