I had a fantastic meal at Marcel's last Thursday evening. I was in town for a conference and dined here alone and was treated like a queen from the moment I walked in the door. I had 5 courses, each delicious (lobster bisque, boudin blanc, foie gras, squab and chocolate souffle) and while not particularly "surprising" the quality of the ingredients and the technique of the kitchen shone through in every course. The meal was served at a perfectly leisurely pace, the servcie was beyond excellent, I had a fabulous table, and the room was packed by 7:00 making for great people watching. I would definitely return, especially for a special occasion. I had reservations at Central for Sunday evening but, unfortunately, had to leave town early so I missed the chance to dine there. Having tried at Citonelle last time I was in town (fabulous with lots of creative surprises) Central and Beck are at the top of my list for next time.
