For the best seat in the house, score a chair at the first-come, first-served chef's counter. Two-time James Beard Award winner Gabriel Rucker may personally hand you a perfectly composed plate from his rotating menu of creative French-inspired fare. Diners with reservations pack vintage chairs surrounding one of the dining room’s communal tables for a taste of such delicacies as Beef Cheek Bourguignon, Foie Gras Profiteroles with Caramel and Sea Salt and Rucker’s signature dessert -- apricot cornbread with bacon, topped with maple ice cream. For the complete experience, order the seven-course Chef’s Tasting Menu with wine pairings.

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