Have been to Jade on 36 at the new Shangril La.

Interesting selection of various fixed menus - each of us in the party ended up making selections primarily based on elimination of particular menus which contained some item or items didn't strike our individual fancy. All the dishes were very eclectic and "fusion" base, and all very interesting. Only one really failed - some sort of dessert combining chocolate and something really objectionable (can't recall, wasn't my dessert).

However, wine service was atrocious. We were served champagne *warm* and the staff had no idea whatsoever how to properly handle wines or which glassware to use. I am no wine expert, and don't claim to be, but one of my companions is in fact a well known and respected expert. We ended up hosting a sort of *wine clinic* during our meal for some of the staff, and were treated to many off-menu extras.

Summary - excellent food. Looking forward to returning to see how/if they've worked out staff training and other bugs. I expect they have.

Also been to Laris, and given my wine expert friend's reputation and relationship with this operation, we generally have a really good time. Enter, speak to the chef and give him carte blanche to prepare a tasting menu. Never been disappointed.

Went to Sens adn Bund for a wine tasting dinner, and was frankly disappointed. Of course, menu was restricted due to objective of serving a particular French winery's products and preparing all dishes using French truffles. However, dishes just didn't seem to come together. Jade offered a better presentation, saving for wine service.