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Not sure I really care about the view when I am focusing on really good eating.
I would suggest: Arzak or Martin Berasategui, San Sebastian Tawaraya, Kyoto Helene Darroze, Paris |
Originally Posted by violist
(Post 10370396)
In the USA, TFL was of course remarkable; the only
flaw was the nearly $500pp tab (we had some nice wines). We got a great night's entertainment for what actually wasn't that much more than a show combined with a much more ordinary meal. |
Originally Posted by milepig
(Post 10431108)
My French Laundry experience was also remarkable, and the tab a bit less than $500, but not by much...
We got a great night's entertainment for what actually wasn't that much more than a show combined with a much more ordinary meal. (For budgeting purposes... ;)) |
Originally Posted by BiziBB
(Post 10365060)
I have never known such a combination would happen, but some people believe it has been achieved:
? Sydney is lucky to have some restaurants that have potential to do it all. I'd like to hear of your own finds around the world, either your local city or memorable places from your travels. Hopefully you can add a link. Do you know of restaurants that tick all of the criteria? Failing that, ones which tick (at least) the amazing food and value 'boxes'? Also the River Cafe in Brooklyn...
Originally Posted by TheEngineer
(Post 10370712)
If you are dining with someone who has it all you probably want to order antibiotics :D
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Originally Posted by BiziBB
(Post 10436210)
Would such a meal customarily approach $700 (+ ?) after gratuities?
(For budgeting purposes... ;)) From the FL webside, the current price of the tasting menus is $240, but it is clear that this price includes gratuities. The wine list has a very nice variety of wines in all price ranges. When it was just the two of us the staff helped us pick a selection of wines by the glass, and then for a couple of the courses split a single glass between us - the courses are many and I was driving! I'd be surprised if the wines added another $150 - so you're up to $630. But, you could also spend much more on the wine. |
Originally Posted by milepig
(Post 10441406)
Varies widely, depending on the wine(s) you choose.
From the FL webside, the current price of the tasting menus is $240, but it is clear that this price includes gratuities. ...I'd be surprised if the wines added another $150 - so you're up to $630. But, you could also spend much more on the wine. That's a relief! I am never 100% sure if tip inflation, sneaky tip sharing practices/charges or general underpaying of staff means that the cost of tipping in a US restaurant has risen. I'd have guessed for such an acclaimed restaurant, that a 30% tip would be a benchmark (baseline?) for a great meal, so I'd have expected to pay $150 on top of the restaurant prices. I was unaware that restaurants (like FL) did estimates like this in their promotions. |
Originally Posted by BiziBB
(Post 10445685)
That's a relief! I am never 100% sure if tip inflation, sneaky tip sharing practices/charges or general underpaying of staff means that the cost of tipping in a US restaurant has risen.
I'd have guessed for such an acclaimed restaurant, that a 30% tip would be a benchmark (baseline?) for a great meal, so I'd have expected to pay $150 on top of the restaurant prices. I was unaware that restaurants (like FL) did estimates like this in their promotions. See: http://www.tkrg.org/upload/fl_menu.pdf |
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