Not that it excuses the authors' bad experience at Le Bernardin, but I met Aldo Sohm back when he worked at Wallse and Blaue Gans and had him arrange a wine-tasting dinner for a group of friends from wine class, and have had nothing but good experiences with him--he's a very friendly & nice guy who has amazing wine knowledge. I was upset when I heard that he'd left for Le Bernardin as I figured I wouldn't be going there very often, if at all. Can't say this makes me want to rush over.