But the service was impeccable, and Chinese cuisine of this ambition, with an ambience this opulent, is rare.
An hour north of Manhattan, the Garrison's 300 stunning acres offer a spectacular countryside retreat with critically-acclaimed cuisine, impeccable service, Hudson River and mountain views, and sophisticated elegance in a natural setting.
Storied contemporary seafood cuisine and impeccable service are the hallmarks of L2O in Chicago.
Until recently, Louis Maldonado was the chef at the San Francisco Bay area's own spoonbar in Healdsburg, CA. This innovator's specialty is American contemporary cuisine, and has an impeccable resume.
His timing is impeccable; Pépin has come of age, but American cuisine has not.
Tribeca Grill Serves up superb nouvelle comfort cuisine and has an impressive wine list and impeccable service.
Mr. Wise and the chef de cuisine, Neil Ferguson, are running a serious kitchen here and capable of impeccable work.
Try Z Cuisine for savoury Colorado boeuf bourguignon, The Kitchen or Potager for impeccable farm-to-table fare, and The Squeaky Bean for the unexpected: "shaved torchon, dippin dots, torn crouton, currant pate de fruit" anyone?
With a palate so impeccable he takes charge of his restaurants' wine lists, Pablo is also the face of national cuisine for Wines of Argentina.
