Consolidated "Michelin Restaurants" thread
Apr 15, 2019, 9:50 am
#1636
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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!
Apr 15, 2019, 9:52 am
#1637
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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!
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!
Apr 15, 2019, 11:33 am
#1638
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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.
Apr 15, 2019, 2:41 pm
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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!
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!
Apr 15, 2019, 3:23 pm
#1640
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Was the lunch menu the same as dinner? And same price?
Apr 15, 2019, 7:41 pm
#1641
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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.
Apr 15, 2019, 7:47 pm
#1642
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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.
Apr 16, 2019, 4:29 am
#1644
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Not sure if you’ve considered Akelarre but the views there are fantastic, particularly from a window table,
Apr 16, 2019, 4:42 am
#1645
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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 $$$ at SF fine dining and receiving average good in return.
Maybe I'm just a mission burrito kind of girl :-)
Doing a number of 3 stars this year:
Eleven Madison Park (which I've done every year since 2010)
Osteria Francescana
El Cellar
Seeing some talk of Benu ITT. I'm so glad I wasn't spending my own money when I ate there, because I never would. Good meal, but can't say much more.
In general I've had plenty of success trying to drop a ton of $$$ at SF fine dining and receiving average good in return.
Maybe I'm just a mission burrito kind of girl :-)
Apr 16, 2019, 7:35 am
#1646
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Apr 16, 2019, 10:33 am
#1647
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. I think we will do one of these two for lunch. Thanks to everyone for the posts, especially the photos.Still would love to know if anyone here has tried Amelia or Kokotxa.
Apr 16, 2019, 11:13 am
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Apr 16, 2019, 11:25 am
#1649
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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.
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.
Apr 16, 2019, 11:40 am
#1650
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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.