Both Liz and I enjoyed a sumptuous eight-course tasting. Preceding the tasting was a champagne toast and a flavorful amuse bouche served in test tubes, including a black truffle concoction. Liz's favorite course was the beef carpaccio served on top of cucumber gelee, and mine was the foie gras dunked in mushroom soup. I got the wine pairing for my tasting as well, and thoroughly appreciated all of the selections provided by the sommelier.
The service from everyone at the restaurant was impeccable, and we enjoyed the French accents of our waiter and the sommelier. Also, the decor was very romantic. I took particular note of the high-backed booth we were seated at, which gave us a feeling of intimate seclusion.
When I made the reservation, I let the restaurant know that it was a special occasion, and we were appreciative of the attention that the staff gave us, such as congratulating us on our anniversary. But we were surprised when at the end of our meal, our waiter delivered a complimentary collection of desserts, including a blow-your-mind rum cake and a "happy anniversary" placard made of chocolate (sorry for the darkness of the photo). And this was in addition to the assortment of chocolate wonders that came with the tasting!
All in all, the restaurant and its staff provided us with an experience that lived up to its Michelin rating. Soon Liz and I will have a new anniversary to celebrate, and we look forward to more experiences like the one we had last night!
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