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Taking a trip to Tokyo on Friday and was able to reserve Sushi Mizutani and Pierre Gagnaire at lunch next week on relatively short notice.
The last time I dined at Mizutani was when they were 3*, and now they've become a 2*. Interested to see if there's really a difference from the last time to justify the drop in rating. Also, Pierre Gagnaire seems to be an amazing 2* value for a weekday lunch at just about US$40, so excited to try that one out. ^ |
Originally Posted by United747
(Post 26485423)
If you're ever up in Chicago (noticed you seem to be IND based), there are a lot of nice ones here. I personally like Tru a lot, I also had tea at the Peninsula which was nice.
In NY, I think lunch at Jean-Georges or Le Bernardin are nice places to start as they are "only" 2-3 courses are are not marathons like dinner at places like Tru or Guy Savoy can sometimes feel like. Taking a trip to Tokyo on Friday and was able to reserve Sushi Mizutani and Pierre Gagnaire at lunch next week on relatively short notice. The last time I dined at Mizutani was when they were 3*, and now they've become a 2*. Interested to see if there's really a difference from the last time to justify the drop in rating. Also, Pierre Gagnaire seems to be an amazing 2* value for a weekday lunch at just about US$40, so excited to try that one out. |
Originally Posted by Xelint
(Post 26485513)
Thanks I have stayed at that Peninsula but not done the tea. Chocolate buffet yes but not the tea ^
Appreciate the suggestions and may be in NY before Chicago so appreciate the suggestions. X |
Originally Posted by Xelint
(Post 26485513)
Thanks I have stayed at that Peninsula but not done the tea. Chocolate buffet yes but not the tea ^
Appreciate the suggestions and may be in NY before Chicago so appreciate the suggestions. X |
Originally Posted by DaveInLA
(Post 26334130)
In Barcelona now. I finally secured a lunch reservation for El Celler off the waitlist, but AMEX concierge wasn't very helpful. I didn't use Citi because there were no Spanish restaurants mentioned on the Prestige concierge website. How did you even know to use Citi? You just called and asked?
Still hoping for Tickets. From their website, sounds like I have to call from 4-6pm to see last min reservation has opened up. I didn't think website would update as well. |
Originally Posted by VivoPerLei
(Post 26506650)
Did you have any other reservations in Barcelona? So far I am batting 0 - waited way too long now can't get a reservation at any of the two stars, much less Tickets.
But I really wanted Tickets. |
Originally Posted by DaveInLA
(Post 26507002)
My hotel was a few blocks from Lasarte, so we went there for dinner too. Not bad, but probably wouldn't recommend it given that it cost more than El Celler, and was more than 2x the cost of El Club Allard (2* in Madrid).
But I really wanted Tickets. I just now got a confirmation from Abac, so I have that to look forward to now. |
Booked Sushi Umi in Tokyo for Friday night dinner. Looking forward to it!
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Originally Posted by VivoPerLei
(Post 26507118)
Maybe it is a good thing then as I really wanted to try Lasarte.
I just now got a confirmation from Abac, so I have that to look forward to now. |
Originally Posted by roknroll
(Post 26509792)
I ate at Lasarte a few years back and it was one of my top dining experiences. Don't remember the cost but I felt it was reasonable. We had lunch at Cinq Sentits and I really enjoyed that meal. Very small and intimate restaurant with attentive service. The chef came out a few times to talk with us and explain a few dishes as well. It's 1-star and was about 25% less than Lasarte for a similar number of courses. He's Canadian so it was easy to talk with him.
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Anyone done Acadia in Chicago, especially after their 2nd star? I think this is next on my list.
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I see where Phillip Howard has sold The Square and will be leaving, if not already. Was not one of my favorites in London, though. Now that it will be managed by the same company that has The Greenhouse and Umu, I can't see returning any time soon.
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Originally Posted by VivoPerLei
(Post 26510284)
Moments has now confirmed me also, so that should make for a pretty good week.
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Originally Posted by CGRA
(Post 26520113)
Moments was 2/3 full last week (week day), were you on a waiting list ?
If you ate there last week, how would you rate it? |
Originally Posted by VivoPerLei
(Post 26520216)
No, just couldn't crack their online booking system which kept telling me there was no availability.
If you ate there last week, how would you rate it? |
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