the only detraction here is the noise. if you are looking for quiet and refined dining, this is not the place for you. the food is outstanding and the chef goes above and beyond to accomodate special requests. we could only get a 9pm dinner reservation. too late to eat for me but not wanting to offend anyone in our group, i asked if the chef could prepare me a plate of vegetables. i have never had such s plate of splendid vegetables in my life. the plate contained a beautiful dollop of creamy butternut squash seasoned with nutmeg and allspice, grilled heirloom beets, grilled fennel, crisp green beans topped with crispy shallots, perfectly done shaved asparagus spears, baby carrots and topped off with perfectly sauteed baby spinach. i ended being the envy of my table mates and surrounding tables as well. kudos to the chef!