Comments on: She said, he said about XIV

By: Louise

Louise — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:24:45 +0000

Thanks for the birthday wishes! It’s not the flavor of foam that I have a problem with, but the texture. It’s just too…foamy. It reminds me of spit or something gross.

By: Pauline

Pauline — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:49:45 +0000

Happy Birthday, Louise! I’m a little sad to hear about the dismay with foam. I still enjoy good flavored foam if it complements a dish well, even if it is “so 3 years ago.” ;) The rib-eye looks delicious, and I love the story about the candle dessert.

By: Will

Will — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:16:22 +0000

I thought the cost was roughly in line with what you’d get at comparable places. I think some of the vegan options could have been a little more filling. I’m guessing they kept the quantities low to make the presentation look nicer - on a few of the dishes I would have settled for uglier but more filling.

By: Jonah

Jonah — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:39:08 +0000

Love the he said/she said, and happy birthday! That edible candle is one of the most creative bday treats I have seen at a restaurant. Price sounds very reasonable for the quality of food. We were going to try Michael Mina in SF, but went to Gary Danko instead. Might have to try out XIV.

By: Louise

Louise — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:57:34 +0000

The 8 course meal was 60 per person not including drinks. I thought that was a bit high considering most of the vegan plates.

By: MaxMillion

MaxMillion — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:06:26 +0000

It doesn’t really sound as if they made much of an effort to accommodate the vegan palate. I would also like to have a rough idea of cost. Beautiful photos, though!