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I
literally
asked
if
the
cushions
provided
on
the
bench
side
of
the
seating
were
for
screams
(of
joy),
or
for
tears
(of
happiness).
From
personal
experience,
they
can
be
used
for
both.
Julia,
our
server,
wove
us
a
majestic
tale
with
every
course.
The
wine
pairings
introduced
me
to
my
two
best
friends
of
the
evening,
Tim
and
David,
the
sommeliers
with
the
uh…
mostliers?
They
taught
me
tasty
tidbits
about
geography,
history,
and
the
inner
workings
of
the
master
sommelier
diploma
examination.
The
only
thing
I
love
more
in
this
life
than
eating
delicious
food
is
learning.
The
courses
began
with
a
caviar
+
macadamia
nut
combination
that
made
me
tear
up.
I
finally
understood
why
Robin
Leach's
sign
off
of
“champagne
kisses
and
caviar
dreams”
because
this
is
the
pinnacle
of
flavor
combinations.
Shout
out
to
the
server’s
assistants
Jose
and
Teon,
who
were
immaculate
in
their
attention
to
detail,
swooping
in
to
fill
water
and
clear
crumbs
and
to
hold
me
as
I
waxed
poetic
about
the
fact
that
I
was
enjoying
the
best
meal
of
my
life.
The
second
course
was
a
yellowtail
sashimi.
This
was
paired
with
the
most
crisp,
refreshing
and
buttery
Riesling
I’d
ever
had.
Both
the
fish
and
the
wine
melted
in
my
mouth.
The
tartness
of
the
fruit
and
vegetable
was
a
perfect
complement
to
the
velvet
taste
of
the
fish,
and
the
richness
of
the
olive
oil.
The
amazingness
had
only
begun,
because
next
up
was
a
warm
fricassee
of
shellfish.
The
uni
from
the
amuse
bouche
was
back,
this
time
joined
with
geoduck,
abalone,
and
pistachios.
There
was
also
a
sourdough
that
accompanied
this
dish,
the
perfect
vehicle
with
which
to
soak
up
all
of
the
broth.
The
wine
paired
here
was
from
Italy,
a
blend
I’d
never
experienced
before,
along
with
a
history
lesson
that
blew
my
mind.
Next
was
a
scallop
crowned
in
black
truffles.
It
was
bathed
in
leek
fondue.
The
scallop
was
firm
and
juicy,
the
truffle
bursting
with
earthy
flavor.
The
wine
that
went
with
this
course
was
a
“blanche”
hermitage.
The
bold
flavors
and
meatiness
of
a
red
were
present
in
this
white
somehow,
maybe
through
alchemy.
After
the
pre-dinner
“hey,
look
at
this
sexy
box
of
fungus”
presentation,
we
had
no
choice
but
to
get
some
sweet
sweet
black
truffle
added
to
our
meal.
My
husband
chose
the
home-made
pasta,
which
comes
served
at
a
perfect
al-dente,
covered
with
butter
and
an
aged
parmesan.
Good
enough
to
eat
on
its
own.
But
then,
the
truffle.
At
this
point
I
was
already
wondering
how
it
was
that
the
Earth
I
lived
on
was
party
to
such
an
ethereal
combination
of
flavors
and
textures.
We
weren’t
even
done.
We
had
John
Dory
next.
How
is
the
inside
of
a
fish
iridescent?
Literally
made
of
magical
rainbows.
The
pieces
were
fused
together
with
a
shrimp
mousseline.
It
was
creamy
and
hearty
and
delicious.
If
seafood
were
a
cheeseburger,
wrapped
in
hugs
and
warm
blankets.
And
the
wine,
an
amazing
wine,
the
Batič.
This
winery
has
been
around
for
over
400
years,
and
this
white
blend
is
a
roll
of
the
dice
every
year,
they
take
all
the
grapes
and
throw
them
into
the
process
and
see
what
comes
out
and
hopefully
it’s
good.
It
was
more
than
good.
It
was
amazing.
My
final
(non-dessert)
course
was
duck.
It
came
two
ways,
a
slice
of
perfect
breast,
and
a
leg
rolled
into
napa
cabbage.
The
whole
thing
was
paired
beautifully
with
a
Syrah
from
Santa
Barbara
that
I
wanted
to
take
home
and
lock
in
the
cellar
in
a
non-Silence
of
the
Lambs
way.
The
dessert
courses
started
with
compressed
apple,
a
grenade
with
flavors
of
lemon
and
verbena,
and
buddha’s
hand,
refreshing
and
beautiful.
For
the
next
dessert
course,
I
had
a
passionfruit
souffle,
because
I
don’t
eat
chocolate.
It
was
a
potent
mix
of
freshness
and
sweetness.
It
was
paired
with
a
silky-smooth,
honeyesque
wine
that
complimented
it
perfectly.
My
only
regret
was
that
as
I
left
the
restroom,
my
husband
was
waiting
for
me
at
the
host
stand,
and
I
did
not
get
an
opportunity
to
thank
and
embrace
all
the
friends
I
made
along
the
way.
I
hope
that
this
review
finds
its
way
to
them,
so
they
know
how
much
I
appreciate
them.
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