One of the best meals of my life (and I REALLY like to eat well:).  We stumbled into a tasting menu from a world renown chef.  It wasn't cheap ($150 for 7 course tasting menu and $80 for wine pairing each), but it was world class.\n\nWe didn't have a reservation, but we were there at 5:30 - so we were offered a spot at the bar, despite the restaurant being booked for the evening.\n\nOur bartender was friendly and fun, and made the experience a great one.