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It was fantastic and cooked perfectly but I wanted to enjoy a substantial bite of prime meat unfortunately it was a teaser. It came and was the size of my index finger. Ok, my heart was set on the wagyu beef ($100 supplement). Honestly it could have been salted smoked ham with skin on it. Both were delicious but it was such a small portion I couldn't tell what was in it cause I only got such a small serving. The cauliflower was not even a floret but a tiny button sized portion of a small floret. The piece of John Dory was the size of a first class stamp. The next course was John Dory with sauce and cauliflower. If there was a piece of lobster in this it wasn't discernible either visibly or texturally. It was a quarter sized round of what tasted like a salty seafood sausage. Two tiny pieces of hearts of palm on a small bed of citrusy gel. Crunchy, and forgettable- waste of a cleansing course or salad. Next came the hearts of peach palm with gelee. The oysters with tapioca and caviar is always and still is wonderful. Second of all, I have been before many years ago and my fond memories was the extraordinary cuisine I was served and so much so I had to walk around between courses each of which was delectable. professional without being obsequious and the ambience is first class all the way. First of all I will say that the restaurant and staff are amazing.

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