Exactly. My last meals at RGR and Petrus were both fabulous, so this might be a case where you have to separate the art from the artist. In my opinion he or somebody in his org is making a concerted effort to keep those two pieces of his empire functioning at a high level. Unfortunately, they have let Maze fall completely off the map.

I finally decided to have that long awaited meal at Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester. Will see how it goes, provided I can get a reservation. Interesting - just tried and no dice as a party of one on any date I gave them.