am not willing to give them another chance. Besides, the stale deserts at $7 each were unexcusable. Like I said, I really wanted to like the place, but for the same prices we could have gone to Trio Atelier.

Spring, Blackbird, Trio Atelier, Custom House, North Pond, MK, or any of the finer steakhouses (Keefer’s, Morton’s, etc.). All are great.

Agree with Aureole, especially if you are a winelover. Try the hamachi trio for an app. It’s fantastic. Have not been to Bubble Bar but am very excited to try Guy Savoy. Hopefully sometime soon. Tao at Venetian has a good bar...

"L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon" is on the corner of rue du Bac and rue de Montalembert. First tables are at 11:30 and they are open on Sunday lunch – you can only reserve the first sitting. I always find the service to be very...

Trio Atelier is not only the best restaurant in Evanston, it’s also one of the best in all of Chicagoland. Their latest format is “design your own tasting menu,” with four courses a bit below or above $50. Not...

What have been your top tasting menu experiences? My top 3 (unfortunately I lack the ability to recall the full menus for each, only highlights): - L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon (LV) - done twice, both times were outstanding....

, is L'Atelier (sticking to the fall of l’unique tasting menu) a good idea for my goup or perhaps Bartolotta’s? I was also thinking MiX looks fun... Any SW Steakhouse alternatives? Am I getting to pricey...any more...

, CA); 6. Spring; 7. Morimoto (Philly); 8. Alinea; 9. Trio Atelier; 10. Green Zebra. Perhaps even a contender for all-time top 10 meals (definitely in the top 20).

a reservation. But Trio Atelier is my favorite place for small dishes, by far. They are just north of Chicago in Evanston.

and looking for some nice places that are good for solo dining for a female in their 20s. I am hoping not to go too far from the areas I mentioned. I would be looking for maybe one high-end place (how is Atelier de Joel...

? Rosemary’s? Enoteca? Was interested in Bartolotta, but read that uncomfortable for Solo’s? Thursday: Mesa Grill Friday: (spa half day) L'Atelier Saturday - leave

in the 'burbs (Carlos, Le Francais and Courtwright’s are about it), with a number of just-shy-of-4-star places like Le Titi de Paris, Gabriels and the re-concepted Trio Atelier (which is outstanding).

I will be in Las Vegas on business for 3 days in early March. The one place I really want to try is L'Atelier. With counter service, I should feel comfortble dining solo. Can I just walk in on a week day night, after 9pm? Is...

visited 6 months ago, but most not. I will definitely be going to: Seablue Okada Fiamma B&B BOA Nobhill L' Atelier Craftsteak David Burke Prime LOS Bouchon(for brunch) Also considering but need to know

of Charcuteries, paté, butter, chutney, nuts, butter; all was good, and better with a few glasses of “petit chablis”. Monday: Walked around the Rue du Bac to make a reservation for the first service at L'atelier for...