I just finished my fourth visit to Redd, and must say it may be the best meal I have ever eaten. After dining ala carte the previous three times, my dinner guests and I decided to do the $70/ person tasting menu. WOW. The best part of doing the tasting menu with someone is that you and your date receive two different meals. It's a five course tasting menu, which means you get to try 10 different dishes. The first course was either a tuna with avocado or hamachi. Both were amazing, but the hamachi was truly out of this world. I challenge Nobu to come up with anything as good. The next course was either scallops or lobster risotto. Honestly, this was the most delicious scallop I have ever had. The next course was either a squab or pork belly. Again, pure perfection. The next course was either lamb or steak. Finally, we finished with dessert. French what? Thomas Keller should take a page out of Richard Reddington's book. You don't need to call two months in advance and you spend about a third of the price. This is truly a gem in the valley if not the world. Can't wait to go back, and without question I am doing the tasting menu.
Pros: Hamachi, Scallops and Pork Belly
Cons: Slightly sterile atmosphere
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