
The evening we visited Rico’s, a 2 star Michelin restaurant, a sign on the front door indicated that they were seating people on the patio rather than the inside dining area. It is a heavily decorated place with lots of quirky objects both inside and out. The small tables are set closely on the patio that was covered with a straw/wood roof. Lots of plants surround the cloth covered tables that sit on a stone floor. The servers are dressed in casual black clothing and wear red spiked sneakers on their feet. There is soft music in the background and lighting is natural then gradually blends into candle light. They offer an a la carte menu as well as a 3 – 7 course tasting menu. We chose the 7 course menu and while service was friendly the pacing of the courses was off. It slowed to a crawl at one point, however the portion size was well done. The chef was in house and came out to visit with some friends but did not make it around the room. Continue reading