As the only 2 Michelin Star restaurant in Florida, it was lacking in precision on execution and flavours to deserve 2 stars. The food hovered around a Michelin one star level in my personal opinion.
Final bill came up to about ~US$633. We did not order any alcoholic beverages only their 0 alcohol wine and mocktails which were interesting but no wow factor.
I would give it a rating of 3/5 due to the mismatch of the Michelin rating and price performance factor.
Extra notes:
– Reservations are easy to get, spots available online for dinner on the weekend
– Most dishes can be ordered a la carte, including items in the tasting menu
– Service is good but it is a little hard to hear them over the bar counter seats
– Eclectic choice of music (Justin Bieber’s “yummy” followed by strange poppy instrumentals)
Dishes served according to sequence (a-la-carte):
1. Bread basket
The bread offerings which are usually the highest French boulangerie standard in JR, was a disappointing poor US imitation and instead of the usually perfect French butter we were served the ubiquitous soft whipped tasteless product that curses restaurants in the US.
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Amuse-bouche: Foie gras
Foie Gras Royale, parmesan foam, essence of Maury "Vieilles Vignes" -
La Betterave
Beet, apple and avocado duo, green mustard sorbet & fresh herbs -
La Langoustine
Crispy langoustine served with basil coulis -
Les Pâtes Capellini
Cappellini pasta, sea urchin cappuccino, Furikake crumble with supplemental Kaluga Caviar -
Dover Sole Meuniere (off menu)
Best dish of the night -
Duck (off menu)
Lacking in natural meat flavour and the seasoning was out of balance with a bitter flavour which the jus could not rescue -
Le Chocolat Sensation
Guanaja chocolate crémeux, white chocolate ice cream, Oreo cookie crumble -
La Forêt Noire
Black Forest chocolate crémeux, cherries and kirsch chantilly
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