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As for the aw e-inspiring food, the man behind the master y is awar d-winning chef Hubert Keller, a native of the Alsace region of France now recognized as one of the best chefs in the world (and he has ser ved as a judge on TV s Top Chef). Keller s kitchen is firmly rooted in classic F rench cooking, but includes some playful touches inspir ed by his new country, such as tr uffle-infused popcorn and an amazing mini foie gras hamburger. Choose from a menu of three, four, or five courses and expect to be blown away by such offerings as sear ed Moroccan spiced sea scallops with pomegranate jus, cauliflower ballestas islands peru flan, and O setra caviar ballestas islands peru or v eal tournedos scented with foamy lobster bisque and veal essence. A v egetarian tasting menu, with options such as tr uffled white bean soup with green garlic fondue and wild mushrooms, is also available. The desserts and cheese selection are obscenely delicious, and the wine list includes sev eral hundred selections. ballestas islands peru (Although I ve noted this isn t a place for kids, I did once spot two pr e-teen ballestas islands peru boys dining with their parents; they were well behaved and seemed to enjoy the experience.)

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