Grade: A-\n\nWe ordered the 9-course tasting menu.\nSEASONAL DISCOVERY MENU\n$155/Person\n(Wine Pairing $105)\n\nOverall, we had a great time with the tasting menu. There were some stand-out dishes that made the meal worthwhile. However, dinner was very pricey with three glasses of wine and juice. Final bill came to $445 for 2 people. We loved approximately half of the tasting menu; thus, $445 seems steep for just half. But the half that we liked was excellent, so L'atelier still gets the A. The minus was purely because they goofed on our seating. My husband had requested table seating (not bar seating), and I was right there when he made the reservations. But they didn't have this noted, so we ended up sitting at the bar. \n\n    * L'AMUSE-BOUCHE - Foie gras parfait with port wine and parmesan foam\n\nActually very tasty - different way to experience foie gras. My husband liked it more than I did though.\n\n    * LE FOIE GRAS - Foie gras with beef stew gelee, celery mousse and wasabi\n\nOur waiter said this was a new dish, first time served that night. But not my favorite dish, since I wasn't fond of the gelee. \n\n    * LA SAINT-JACQUES - Sea scallop cooked in the shell with chive oil\n\nWow, one of my favorites of the night. Will definitely order again. Scallop was perfectly seasoned - it was light, soft and tasty! Best scallop I've tasted.\n\n    * LES HUITRES - Poached baby Kussi oysters with French Echire butter\n\nLoved these too, wish we had a huge plate of these Oysters! Definitely will order again. Probably the best oysters I've had.\n\n    * LA CEBETTE - White onion tart with smoked bacon and asparagus\n\nGood, but didn't stand out. Forgetful.\n\n    * LA SOLE - Dover sole filet, baby leek with ginger\n\nVery good, reminded me of Asian-style fish. Fish was very nicely done. Not sure I would order this again, only because it's very similar to what my Chinese father-in-law (also a chef) can do and there are so many other entrees that I can order. :) But overall, very good.\n\n    * LA CAILLE - Foie gras stuffed free-range quail with truffled-mashed potatoes\n\nWOW. Our absolute favorite of the night. So so good. Would order again and again. Dinner would not have been worth $155/person had it not been for this dish. I would probably order this and one of the seafood dishes if I ordered a la carte (scallops or oysters or both!).\n\n    * LA NOIX DE COCO - Coconut mousse on ros\u00e9 Champagne granit\u00e9\n\nPass for me. Not a coconut fan. Hubby liked it though.\n\n    * LE CHOCOLAT - Creamy chocolate ganache and caramelized banana with Yuzu juice\n\nNot a fan either. I was sad that I didn't like either of the desserts.\n\n    * LE CAFE - Coffee or Espresso\n\nLove French press! Coffee ended up being the sweet taste I liked best from the night.\n\nNext time, we'd love to try Joel Robuchon next door. But we'd have to save up big time for that meal! The tasting menu runs about $385/person there (without wine, tax or tip)!