FInally got Per Se reservations! What should I know?
I've been calling forever but I finally got a dinner reservation for 2 for Sunday October 28. I know its a jacket required place but seeing as this is my first real fancy dinner ever, I was thinking of going in a full suit. Will I be overdressed?
Also I've heard of people asking for more food and getting tours and such. Is that stuff extra cost? How does that work? I'm pretty damn excited for this.
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Last time I went it was a few years ago. They called me a few days before our reservation to see if there were any special dietary needs. My mother in law does not eat meat but does eat fish. So they said they would do the veggie tasting meal for her but would substtute some courses with fish. My wife is jewish so no pork./shellfish - no problem they said.
Short answer is they will go out of their way to accomodate you. Be prepared - it took us 4 hours to eat.
And after dessert, there are like 3 more "Extra desert courses" that just keep coming.
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Curlz
Sep 30, 2012 03:02 PM
Funny, I knew that men would be in suits, but can anyone clue me in to what women are wearing there? I don't have my res yet but I do have a gift certificate that I want to use sooner vs. later...can't wait to do so!
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re: Curlz
Spiritchaser
Oct 1, 2012 05:43 AM
My GF has worn everything from nice sun dress (?) style dresses in the warm months, cocktail dresses in the evening, dressy skirt and blouse. Lots of options
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FWIW, on a Sunday I would wear a sportcoat and maybe a tie, not a suit... but you will feel fine in either
You will be full. The price these days is $285 as I recall including service but not tax, so figure that in and any extra you may want from the bar (they do have a very good non alcoholic pairing menu IIRC) I have had the tour, it was interesting but most imprtant part was the walking which we needed... we did drink, bit the bullet, paid the corkage and had out own bottles (considering what we drank, it was a better deal than their wine list at that level)
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re: loratliff
We drank well that night; well aged classified growths, good burgs, really good whites to start. Expensive at retail if you bought them now (most were bought on release for laughable prices).. they'd be over $1000 on their list... yeah, $90 corkage is high... just an excuse to bring some special stuff out of the cellar.
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By the way how much can I expect to shell out per person? I know the fixed tasting menu is something like 300 but can I expect to get full? We don't drink wine so is 300 per person my expected cost?
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re: arian487
I didn't notice if they charged for coffee but if you don't drink alcohol then your final bill would be around $300 per person (unless you decide to leave an extra tip).
You'll definitely be full - the nine course menu doesn't include the canapes and mignardises. It's a lot of food.
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re: arian487
When I went earlier this year, tax was not included. Between my gf and I we got one foie gras supplement for $40, and the final bill was around $680.
Having read some of the reviews here I felt like I did myself a disservice by not having picked out more than one chocolate from the box of 24...is it common for people to ask for multiple flavours?
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You will not be overdressed in a full suit. Most of the male patrons will be wearing a suit and tie for dinner.
I've never asked for extra courses or kitchen tours but have received both at no extra cost. I did leave an extra tip even though service was included in the prices.
Have fun!
