French Mediterranean cuisine plus Japanese influences equals many delicious dishes. Add intentiveness, a bit of whimsy and a friendly, down-to-earth chef and you have a delightful dinner

Great Cantonese cuisine is anchored by the kitchen’s phenomenal signature abalone dish, and an amazing (and surprisingly non-traditional) caviar preparation. A good wine selection is another plus

The world’s only Italian three-star outside of Italy unfortunately served us a lackluster tasting menu. There were a couple sparks of brilliance, but the majority of the dinner deserved at most a single star