Probably my next favorite restaurant after Bacchanalia. The key draw for me is the wine. There are few restaurants in the country that have two sommeliers on staff each shift. I describe the wine experience I am looking for (body, character, etc) and I encourage them to surprise me with something new. I have only been disappointed once out of about 20 occasions. I have never paid over $60 for a bottle and I have enjoyed some fabulous wines. Their wine list is impressive, probably one of, if not THE most comprehensive in Atlanta, but rarely have I actually used it to order. Many of the sommelier suggestions have been off-list. Oh, yes, the food. A mark of a great kitchen (and Chef) is the willingness to ""tailor"" their dishes to your needs. This they do very well. I usually order a ""bowl of rice"" as another reviewer phrased it, risotto with Porcini mushrooms and black truffles if available. Delicious. Not on menu. Service has been varied over the years from tardy to perfect, but always friendly and courteous, despite my pretentiousness. Ask for a tour of the kitchen after the dinner and if it is quiet enough, your waiter will give you a tour of one of the most capital intensive, multi-station kitchens in the country. Eat at this restaurant with an open mindset rather than a formalaic one and you will be happy you made the effort.
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