You have walked past it a hundred times and never ...

You have walked past it a hundred times and never noticed it. You open the door and are greeted by a friendly young host, who turns out to be an uncharacteristically young sommelier. Atelier Crenn is small, with tasteful, subdued decor that suggests a certain rustic quality.

You are seated and greeted and receive a menu containing a short poem on one side and a longer poem on the other. Each line will describe the inspiration for one course in the adventure of touch and smell and taste you're about to take.

Without spoiling any secrets, inventive presentations and beverage pairings will create one of the most interesting and delicious meals you have ever had.

You can even greet and thank the chef afterwards, and observe the cooks at work piecing delicate concoctions together in the kitchen.

If you are looking for a splurge, I can not recommend Atelier Crenn more highly.