It's earned real recognition for the approach: a Michelin Plate and a spot on Opinionated About Dining's 2025 North America list.
Unusually for a restaurant built around a tasting-menu format, it also keeps an a la carte option on hand — a small flexibility that matters more than it sounds like, for anyone who wants the kitchen's point of view without committing to the full multi-course arc.
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