Does anyone else know of any places in So Cal where small parties can reserve the kitchen table. We did this once at Buco De Pepo. It was so fun I'd like to try it again.
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The Beverly Hills Hotel, though is this what you had in mind?
Lady -
i was just thinking, another name for this is either the "Chef's Table" or "Table 1," i'd use all of the names of which it's known when inquiring... from my experience too, it's hit or miss when a restaurant offers it, usually it's not highly advertised.
i was just thinking, another name for this is either the "Chef's Table" or "Table 1," i'd use all of the names of which it's known when inquiring... from my experience too, it's hit or miss when a restaurant offers it, usually it's not highly advertised.
Kumasam, Maybe we are taking about different things.
This is a table that one can sit at and watch the kitchen...just for fun..to be part of the action in some way. It would not be considered the best table in the house if it were a fancier restaurant.
This is a table that one can sit at and watch the kitchen...just for fun..to be part of the action in some way. It would not be considered the best table in the house if it were a fancier restaurant.
Lady -
we are talking about the same thing, though the one at the Beverly Hills Hotel is a seperate room with a glass wall to watch the kitchen. i don't know if they still have it, but i did 'Table 1' @ Josie in Santa Monica right around when it opened. awesome experience watching Josie Le Balch do her thing in her first, signature restaurant.
i would actually be one to consider it the best seat in the house, but that's just me... but i know what you mean by not being the "best" table as it is hot (temp from the ovens), loud, & chaotic... but it is something to have the head chef talking to you about your meal as they prepare it
where were you looking to do this? i'd just call around and ask...
we are talking about the same thing, though the one at the Beverly Hills Hotel is a seperate room with a glass wall to watch the kitchen. i don't know if they still have it, but i did 'Table 1' @ Josie in Santa Monica right around when it opened. awesome experience watching Josie Le Balch do her thing in her first, signature restaurant.
i would actually be one to consider it the best seat in the house, but that's just me... but i know what you mean by not being the "best" table as it is hot (temp from the ovens), loud, & chaotic... but it is something to have the head chef talking to you about your meal as they prepare it
where were you looking to do this? i'd just call around and ask...
Yes, I love all the commotion and choas in this spot, very fun while drinking wine. Yes, it is the "best seat" in the house I agree.
I wasn't really looking, but just more inquiring, because the only place I ever went to and did this at was Buca de Pepo in Brea a few yrs back, and I had to call ahead way in advance to reserve this table.
It's just a fun plan to have available.
I wasn't really looking, but just more inquiring, because the only place I ever went to and did this at was Buca de Pepo in Brea a few yrs back, and I had to call ahead way in advance to reserve this table.
It's just a fun plan to have available.
If you ever get to Seattle, try The Herbfarm in Woodenville. The kitchen is completely open and if you request in advance to sit near it, I'm sure they will accomodate you.
Probably one of the top three restaurant's I've eaten in. Certainly the most interesting meal I've had in one.
Probably one of the top three restaurant's I've eaten in. Certainly the most interesting meal I've had in one.
LIR, next time you're a little farther north book the Chef's table at Marinus in Carmel Valley. You won't be disappointed. 
What's it like there?
Excellent. Amuse yourself reading the notes and signatures from famous people that signed on the wall surrounding the table while you are utterly amazed at the play unfolding in front of you at each of the stations in the kitchen. Fantastic! First class service and top notch food along the lines of the French Laundry. Four hours and 13 courses later I could have died right there.
Sounds good. I'll check into that my B/D is coming up.