Description

If you're a fan of the small-plates style of dining, you will love Meson G, a new Melrose Avenue restaurant that is both visually striking and immensely satisfying. The stylish retro '70s decor artfully blends unique design elements such as tufted orange banquettes, rosewood furnishings, and pebble flooring, and the large dining room affords plenty of space between tables. Executive Chef Josef Centeno's globally inspired cuisine is unlike anything I've experienced before, and I found myself becoming increasingly intrigued and impressed as dinner progressed. The "spontaneous and seasonal" chef's tasting menu started with a superb English pea soup and turnip soup, followed by crunchy kaboucha squash poppers that literally exploded with flavor as I bit into them. The delicate and slightly sweet Maine scallop ceviche was followed by an equally wonderful salt cod fritter, but both were eclipsed by a foie gras panna cotta that literally melts in your mouth. And from there it only got better. Centeno is constantly experimenting with whatever catches his eye at the farmers' market, and the best place to be when he's concocting new creations is at the marble "chef's table" facing the glimmering open kitchen -- dinner and a cooking show, if you will (he's a pleasure to converse with). If you'll be pairing wines with the small plates expect to spend well over $100 per person for dinner, but it's a splurge that's worth the expense -- you'll relish this dining experience long after it's over. Tip: If you're dining during lunch request a table in the front patio area. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.