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"Built out of a decade of cooking elaborate, double-digit course meals for friends, this project by Max Shapiro evolved into formal underground tasting dinners—one recent service was a 15-course meal at his home with a sommelier and a $250 price point. The series grew from private gatherings into events open to reservations, reflecting a shift from hobbyist dinners to a polished, high-effort dining format." - Mona Holmes