Originally Posted by
MapleLeafss
If the price doesn't make you flinch I say go for it; it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience if you are very into food. However, you can have just as fantastic a meal and experience at Del Posto, Marea, Daniel, Blue Hill, or many other places for half the price.
Eh, when you factor in that service isn't included at those others (I believe), and if you were to choose the tasting menu, the prices aren't *all* that different.
In fact, Daniel's 7-course tasting is $234, with tax and 20% (pretax) tip, it comes out slightly more than EMP. Le Bernardin can be a bit less, at $180/$215 which gross up to $230/$280. But certainly, you can still experience those chefs' cooking for quite a bit less with the typical 4-course menu.
Also keep in mind that the EMP menu includes foie gras, lobster, and caviar, for no additional supplement.