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Originally Posted by bhrubin
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Good to hear! In just a few weeks, we will be at both Meadowood and Acacia House. Along with Solbar, despite it recently having lost its star. We loved our last dinners at Meadowood and vastly prefer it to the French Laundry (and have for well over a decade). I’m surprised Benu let you down: it’s one of my faves. Of course, I always do it’s spectacular wine pairings. Totally forgot to mention that we also had Sunday brunch at Auberge! Spectacular view along with great food! We really enjoyed it. Thank you for the recommendation! :) |
Originally Posted by bhrubin
(Post 31000249)
Spiaggia was...disappointing. A few hits. And a few misses. But the misses were particularly disappointing. I’d not return. I think a Michelin star in Chicago might have been a bit of a charity case.
Originally Posted by Hilde
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I've had excellent meals at Acadia (2*) twice, they als have a bar area with a nice bar meny.
If you are in the mood for an excellent steak, Bavette's Bar & Boeuf always delivers. Girl & the goat is a fun place too, if you can get a reservation. I hear Boka is great too. Good luck! Mmm. I love your suggestions. I'm between Bavette and Boka. Boka's whole roasted dry age duck looks amazing. Gonna ask the SO if she wants steak or duck. Thanks! |
In addition to 3* Meadowood and 1* Acacia House for our anniversary trip up the coast starting next week, we also will have dinners at 2* Baumé in Palo Alto, Sierra Mar in Big Sur (likely 1* when the new Michelin ranking comes out in June for all of California), 1* Kin Khao and 1* Mourad in San Francisco...plus lunch at 1* Auberge du Soleil as usual for us in Napa.
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Originally Posted by JBord
(Post 31002383)
Planning for a Spain trip this fall, first time for us in over 20 years. I have a few restaurant questions, hoping to get some opinions...
3. In San Sebastian, we're looking to do a dinner and a lunch. Want to try Mirador de Ulia for the views...better views for lunch or dinner? Thanks! |
Originally Posted by TWA884
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We've been there only for lunch (June 2018). The view is pretty spectacular.
Was the lunch menu the same as dinner? And same price? |
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Originally Posted by JBord
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Day time is the pic I saw in researching it as well. Probably makes more sense for lunch so you can see the water and not just city lights. Thanks for posting!
Was the lunch menu the same as dinner? And same price? To the best of my recollection, the menus and the prices were the same: Here are images of the tasting and a la carte menus: ETA: Sorry, I have no idea how to rotate them. |
Originally Posted by bhrubin
(Post 31003010)
In addition to 3* Meadowood and 1* Acacia House for our anniversary trip up the coast starting next week, we also will have dinners at 2* Baumé in Palo Alto, Sierra Mar in Big Sur (likely 1* when the new Michelin ranking comes out in June for all of California), 1* Kin Khao and 1* Mourad in San Francisco...plus lunch at 1* Auberge du Soleil as usual for us in Napa.
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Originally Posted by jbeans
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Check out Taian.
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Originally Posted by JBord
(Post 31002383)
3. In San Sebastian, we're looking to do a dinner and a lunch. Want to try Mirador de Ulia for the views...better views for lunch or dinner?
Not sure if you’ve considered Akelarre but the views there are fantastic, particularly from a window table, |
Didn't realize this existed. Doing a number of 3 stars this year: Eleven Madison Park (which I've done every year since 2010) Osteria Francescana El Cellar Seeing some talk of Benu ITT. I'm so glad I wasn't spending my own money when I ate there, because I never would. Good meal, but can't say much more. In general I've had plenty of success trying to drop a ton of $$$ at SF fine dining and receiving average good in return. Maybe I'm just a mission burrito kind of girl :-) |
Originally Posted by DeathSlam
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Sadly I was unable to book this without a local sponsor (J address & tel) or using a scalper site.
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Originally Posted by Kgmm77
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Unless you are eating a very early dinner you’ll have better views at lunchtime. Not sure if you’ve considered Akelarre but the views there are fantastic, particularly from a window table, Still would love to know if anyone here has tried Amelia or Kokotxa. |
Originally Posted by jbeans
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Perhaps your hotel concierge if you're staying at one? I booked it through concierge at the St.Regis.
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Wife and I will be dining at Alinea tomorrow night.
Wine pairing? If so, regular or reserve? Or just do our own thing with by the glass and half bottle selections? Would love to hear reviews of what FT'ers thought about their pairings. |
Originally Posted by DeathSlam
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Granvia Osaka (location over luxury) wouldn't book it according to amex. I can book it for a £27 kickback to tableall which I refuse to do. You may have better info or better concierges :)
For a less trying option: Unatoto Honmachi -- if you like unagi, this is a solid cheap and cheerful spot. Grilled eel is pretty much the only thing on the menu. We walked in without a res and sat at the grill. |
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