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Michael Mina

Fodor's Review:

Decorated in celadon and ivory with stately columns and a vaulted ceiling, this elegant space is a match for chef Michael Mina's highly refined fare. His three-course prix-fixe offers plenty of choices, including three preparations of foie gras on a single first-course plate or "chocolate in three guises" on a dessert plate. Indeed, every dish delivers an eclectic taste experience, from black mussel soufflé with Chardonnay-and-saffron cream to a tagine of veal short ribs with curry-scented risotto and crispy sweetbreads. Of course you'll pay handsomely for this high style, which means the service—especially honoring reservation times—should be better. Deep-pocketed diners can splurge on Mina's six-course tasting menu. Penny-pinchers can snag a seat in the small adjacent lounge and order off the à la carte bar menu.

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