5/5 Stacy P. 4 years ago on Google • 74 reviews
Magnificent,
BEST
meal
and
experience
of
my
two
week
vacation.
I
purchased
tickets
($250
Euros)
a
couple
months
in
advance
hoping
to
try
Portugal
celebrity
chef
Jose
Avillez
menus.
This
is
his
newest
venture.
14
course
tasting
dinner
and
live
entertainment.
A
tidbit:
The
chefs'
great
great
grandfather
opened
the
most
elegant
of
clubs
back
in
the
1900's,
and
BECO
is
inspired
by
its
glamour
and
sophistication.
Beyond
my
expectations
from
the
very
beginning.
As
we
make
our
way
into
the
address
given
on
site,
it
is
in
the
very
back
of
Bairro
do
Avillez,
behind
a
hidden
secret
curio
cabinet
cupboard.
Think
of
it
like
a
1920's
speakeasy.
Glamorous
venue,
dimly
lit.
Unbeknownst
to
us,
we
are
greeted
by
the
hilariously
rude
(an
act)
master
of
ceremonies
posing
also
as
the
maître
de.
He
looks
me
up
and
down
and
looks
at
us
with
disdain
(only
because
he
turns
4
guests
in
front
of
us
without
advanced
tickets
away
with
a
"shhhhaaaa".
I
mention
we
have
a
reservation,
and
he
retorts
with
a
snarl.
Oh
do
you?
I
am
loving
this.
His
act
is
on
par!
We
are
then
sat
at
a
table
close
enough
to
the
stage
and
in
front
of
a
faux
dressing/powder
room
stage.
About
20
tables
in
total,
and
only
one
reservation
per
evening,
promptly
at
8:30M,
don't
be
late.
André,
our
server
from
India,
was
helpful
and
very
nice!
They
do
not
reveal
the
tasting
menu
ahead
of
time,
so
prepared
to
be
surprised.
If
you
any
allergens
or
dietary
restrictions,
let
your
server
know
ahead
of
time,
and
they
are
very
accommodating.
I
am
allergic
to
capsacin
(the
seeds
inside
peppers).
My
only
upset
was
that
I
wish
I
had
requested
a
table
closer
to
the
stage,
I
was
stuffed
in
the
corner
by
the
ladies
powder
room
stage,
and
hard
to
see
in
front
of
the
table
in
front
of,
I
was
dodging
and
sitting
up
in
my
seat
often.
(I'm
5'3).
Our
dining
experience:
The
show,
in
between
courses:
Talented
actors,
engaging,
and
even
stopping
at
our
respective
tables
here
and
there.
A
bit
risqué,
but
I
loved
every
second
of
it.
The
show
does
not
distract
from
the
food,
it's
all
part
of
the
experience!
1.
A
beautiful
centerpiece
of
a
rose,
and
soft
delicate
apple
inside!
2.
Sunroot
and
mustard
seeds.
Crunchy
thin
root
chip
with
exquisite
filling.
3.
Beet
"taco"
held
by
a
clothes
pin
with
succulent
fresh
tuna,
avocado
crema
and
coriander.
Perfect
bite.
4.
Olive
oil
"ravioli",
if
you've
seen
molecular
gastronomy,
this
is
something
fun.
One
gulp,
and
"squish"
explosion
in
your
mouth.
5.
Foie
gras
with
cotton
candy
and
lyo
raspberry.
Super
fun
play
with
the
candy!
6.
Coastal
prawn
ceviche
and
flowers
with
yuzu
honey,
tigers'
milk
snow
and
lyo
corn.
Ceviche
was
born
here.
7.
LT
yolk,
artichokes,
parm,
and
truffle.
Every
texture
in
the
book.
Plus
shaved
truffles.
Yes
please.
8.
Tagliatelle
with
giant
prawn,
fennel,
and
caviar.
Pretty
dish,
the
seafood
was
perfectly
cooked
and
firm
to
the
bite.
I
didn't
love
the
pasta.
9.
Snapper
(they
served
oxtail,
but
I'm
allergic
to
hot
peppers,
so
this
dish
was
changed
out),
this
was
tasty
enough,
but
I
hear
the
oxtail
was
out
of
this
world.
10.
Mon
Chēri,
a
frozen
treat
of
what
appeared
to
look
like
a
cherry,
but
it
was
not.
But,
it
was
good!
11.
Strawberry,
chantilly
cream,
basil
ice
cream
with
a
tuile
basket
on
top.
I
think
the
chantilly
was
frozen
with
nitrogen,
and
the
basil
ice
cream
was
super
refreshing.
12.
Diamonds
are
a
girls
best
friend.
Very
cutesy,
I
think
it
was
lemon
sorbet
in
the
shape
of
diamonds.
13.
Lipsticks
made
of
a
fruit
sorbet.
Also,
classy
and
creative.
14.
Chocolate
Pearl,
served
in
a
clamshell.
Cute,
but
just
a
piece
of
chocolate.
NOTE:
drinks
are
not
included
in
the
price.
A
few
of
them
tasty,
but
a
few
of
them
not
as
good.
Spent
an
additional
$45
EUROS
on
3
drinks
and
water.
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