M O'Malley
Google
Five stars for the dining room, which has a sleek, understated Manhattan vibe, and the service, which was both polished and warm.  Four stars for the food because at the Michelin 2-star level, every single dish should be excellent, but there were some shaky spots in our meal.  The eel with chocolate dish was so sour that I simply could not finish it.  I have been to 1, 2, and 3-star Michelins, so I understand there are variances in approaches and that not everything will necessary appeal to everyone.  But this dish just isn't balanced, such that you really can't discern or enjoy its individual elements.  Desserts were just fine but not memorable.  Wine selection and wine pairing were solid, with several of my favorites including Gruner Veltiner featured.  I really appreciate that the chef is trying to convey his experiences growing up in Hokkaido through his food, and I think that most of the dishes did succeed at conjuring images of the Hokkaido countryside.  I look forward to returning when a new season ushers in a new menu.