"This whimsical tiny kitchen, known for super inventive dishes and being a hard reservation to snag, has maintained two-star status after closing for a short while during the pandemic. Sitting around an intimate 12-seat chef’s counter, diners watch the super technical construction of over 20 bite-sized courses ($350 per person) that can mimic everything from “mussels” to intricate “leaves”. Next-door barmini serves equally artistic culinary cocktails." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky
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