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Extra
RESTAURANT SUMMARY

Extra is an ode to restraint and revelation. From the moment you step inside, the world beyond the door recedes into a warm hush: soft lighting gilds crisp linens, handcrafted ceramics cradle delicate compositions, and a low murmur of conversation sets a contemplative tempo. The room is intimate yet airy, designed to let dishes speak with clarity and allow stories—of artisans, vintages, and seasons—to unfold unhurried.
The kitchen’s philosophy is rooted in seasonality and precision. A tasting menu—attuned to the day’s rarest catches, small-farm produce, and carefully aged meats—reads like a quiet sonnet. A single scallop, warmed just to translucence, finds depth in a smoked beurre blanc; gnocchi, feather-light, yield to a veil of alpine cheese and thyme; a lacquered duck breast arrives with a whisper of spice and citrus, the skin shattering with a gentle tap of the fork. Each course is artful without affectation, balancing intensity with lift, texture with tenderness.
The cellar deepens the experience. A sommelier team with an instinct for nuance navigates grand marque Champagnes, storied Burgundies, and cult bottlings from progressive estates. Pairings are tailored rather than prescribed—perhaps a saline Chablis to brighten a tidepool of oysters, or an elegant Barbaresco to trace the arc of slow-braised veal. Non-alcoholic infusions, crafted with botanicals and teas, mirror the wines’ structure for those who prefer an alternative path.
Service at Extra is quiet theater: sleeves brushed, glasses refreshed, a favorite chair remembered. There is a sense of privacy here, a subtle choreography that ensures the evening belongs entirely to you. For travelers who collect experiences by their texture and afterglow, Extra offers something rare—a dining room where time dilates, flavors resonate, and luxury is defined not by excess, but by the exquisite precision of enough.
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(2024) Michelin Plate
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