Both intimate and serene, this romantic retreat is restaurateur and Chef BT Nguyen’s flagship. Its motto “eat local, think global” accurately captures both her genre-defying, eclectic cuisine as well as her dedication to high quality, local ingredients. Although the presentation may lean a bit fussy and old-fashioned (think tomato roses and other such twee garnishes), there’s plenty of substance behind the fluff. This is cooking that’s assiduously seasoned and bursting with flavor.
Many of the dishes draw upon the chef’s Vietnamese heritage, seen in the telltale use of bright, aromatic flavors, but items like a sophisticated vichyssoise and Basque-inspired pink prawns are a testament to her classic French training and time spent abroad.
