Blanca is very good - I had my birthday dinner there last year. Having only been to Atera under the old chef, I would actually put Blanca above Atera based on that measurement (and did as much when writing my Yelp review of it). Atera has a bit more of a cosmopolitan, refined ambiance, but there's something to appreciate about Blanca's setup as well.

Will be eager to hear back! And as you mentioned...you do need to hit up Chef's Table