Awarded for excellence by the Wine Spectator and for culinary excellence from the City Pages, you can expect to enjoy dining at Cosmos. One can binge on the lip-smacking Grilled Tail of Maine Lobster, or the Stuffed and Wrapped Rare Seared Ahi Tuna among other dishes. If you still have room, indulge in delicious desserts like the Cosmos Chocolate Globe and the Citrus Tart Gratin. Apart from the large list of red and white wines, you will also find an array of martinis, scotch and cognac offered. Make sure to visit this place on public holidays, as you get to order from a special menu.
The Café Lurcat is a trendy restaurant with a titillating menu of cold appetizers (mussels, oysters, shrimp). Bar Lurcat is a lush lounge with live entertainment and delectable teasers, such as fried calamari with citrus dip and French fries with Béarnaise sauce. You can enjoy a wine list of over 200 bottles. If you're lucky and it's the right season, then you have the option to sit outdoors. Both these innovative eateries are run by D'Amico and Partners.
The Kenwood is a classic American eatery that specializes in sweet and savory breakfast and brunch plates. The atmosphere is homey and casual in this restaurant, where you can indulge in eggs benedict in the morning hours, the Kenwood burger at lunchtime and a double chocolate stout bread pudding for dessert.
Travail Kitchen and Amusements is a lively local restaurant with a unique concept and menu. A truly bright splash of creativity and quality in both conceptualization and execution of the dishes, has people coming back for more. A blend of the traditional American classics fused with the playfulness of molecular gastronomy ensures a novel experience each time. The menu is fixed price at USD130 for two and includes 10 courses. The entertainment section of the meal is a lively, unique affair with chefs and waiters sweeping past at various times, occasionally bursting into song and interacting with guests. They do have special deal nights, like Date Nights when the price is USD110. Seating is communal style, and you can reserve a table for a group or party, though regular reservations aren't accepted.