Dinner at Per Se. I’ve done 10+ three stars now both in the states and abroad, but this was my first Keller restaurant. The vibe was great, not too stuffy and the staff were great. Did the tasting menu and a Somm crafted wine pairing for each dish. By far my favorite dish (and their signature) was their “Oysters and Pearls”. Kept the standard tasting menu for the most part but opted for duck foie gras add-on.
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I’ve never seen a tasting menu with four (!) courses which are an extra charge. One or two, sure, but to already be charging $390 and then potentially up to an extra $300+ is a bit off putting to me.
I loved the food/service here when we went, but “not stuffy”? For me it felt like eating in a library.
I still see the stupid bread and butter dish. What a scam this place is.
OP, where does this rank compared to your other 3 star experiences?
I bought a copy of “The French Laundry, Per Se” a few years ago just so it can live on my coffee table. I love to cook, but… it’s an imposing challenge.
Pete Wells and others may say that these places aren’t what they used to be, but the elegance and precision of these plates is never anything but stunning.