Brian Channell
Google
Ambos, a small space run by a husband-and-wife team, Pierre and Cristina. These two have serious culinary chops, their pedigree spanning France, Thailand, and Spain. The place is cozy, almost familial, but don't let that fool you. I went for the 7-course tasting menu with the wine pairing, and let me tell you, it was a goddamn revelation. Each dish was an explosion of flavor, fresh herbs like lemongrass singing on the palate. Fine dining without the pretension; they even brought out this butter sculpted into a smiley face – that's when I knew I was in for a ride. One bite and I was transported back to Thailand, the next to Spain, then France – all in the span of a single meal. The standout? The pollock. Cooked to absolute perfection, swimming in this creamy, decadent sauce. You can tell the kitchen crew are hungry, young guns, pushing the boundaries. Service was warm, attentive, no stuck-up attitudes here. If you're looking for an adventure, a culinary trip around the world without leaving your seat, get your ass to Ambos. You won't regret it.