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"In the age of looking up the menu on your way to the restaurant, it’s hard to imagine a dinner with a major element of surprise. But Clementine delivers it, especially with a chef’s tasting menu that changes daily. You’ll need full table participation to order this option called “Feed Me,” and it’s worth the $88 per person. On our most recent visit, we were bowled over from the first course: earthy yellow beets with sour grapefruit and cocoa nibs for a perfect salty-and-sweet balance. Other hits include the sashimi tuna with figs and tortellini in a bright orange carrot sauce. If the mains can be a bit more predictable (steak), the two rounds of dessert end the meal on a high note: think a key lime pie served in shot glasses with a graham crust chaser." - Kris Seavers