Racines

One of best restaurant and one of the best meal ever. Was there last October with high expectations, I had reserved a month in advance (maximum they allow) and was not disappointed! I'm a big fan of sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier, her achievements and especially her philosophy. Love the fact the menu fits on one or two pages, but that the wine list is 70 pages +. As a sommelier myself it is one of the most exciting reads! My friend was a bit scared when Pascaline told us she would take care of the wine selection (he saw the list and some random prices, lol) but it turned out just perfect. We had two wine pairings (half pours) for each service and it was fantastic. All courses were extra delicious, but the Bobo chicken was something else, literally the best chicken I have ever had. Lost all my table manners at that point, it was very personal with that chicken! In the end when the bill came I was pleasantly surprised, was expecting more for that kind of experience so I ended up ordering an extra glass of Sherry (nice selection of course!). Kudos again to all the team, I will forever be willing to pay to eat you guys food and drink your wines :)

Delicious food. Amazing wine list. Great service. Nice ambiance. The chef pays close attention to the construction of each dish as can be seen with the little details. All dishes were well executed. Waiter was very knowledgeable on both the food and wine. Loved that they had a strong natural wine presence on the list as well. Price is a bit on the higher side but reasonable for what your getting. Would definitely come back.

Terrific spot with a great wine list and some very creative cocktails. It's always a good sign when your server brings you two different wines to taste after you ask for a recommendation. The menu is small, but varied, and I enjoyed everything I ordered. The kitchen also did a wonderful job accommodating my dietary restrictions. Also note that sitting at the counter gives you a view of some of the cooking and plating , which was interesting but it was a little hectic, so I would try sitting at the bar or a table next time.

Every dish was a combination of so many flavors that were all complimentary. No dish was simple. Each dish was so palatable. The server's knowledge and enthusiasm of the various wines that were paired with every dish was admirable. I could taste the wine just by his description. We sat at the counter and watched them prepare our meals. The team work so well together. We truly enjoyed our meal, and we were mesmerized as we watched the kitchen staff put together our meals.