Maison Dubois is the creation of Chef Arthur Dubois, who among other places worked as Sous Chef for 8 years at Pierre Gagnaire.  His small place has just 6 tables and a private room for up to 6 persons.  The large tables are draped with 2 cloths and large matching napkins.  The pink undercloth meets the floor where its pink tones coordinate with the pink carpet and columns.  One wall has a low bookcase filled with cookbooks and another wall is a combination of glass and mirrors that looks into the private dining room.  The upholstered chairs are in gray or pink and match the color of the drapes covering the windows to the street.  Chef Dubois was there to greet guests and also there to send them off with a bag of treats.  He and other kitchen staff served some of the courses along with the friendly and amazing service staff.  They had a limited bar menu but a good wine list and offered the choice of 2 tasting menus or a la carte dining.  We chose the longer tasting menu, started with a glass of champagne and then ordered our own bottle of wine to go with dinner.  It couldn’t have been a nicer experience.  The food was fantastic and so was the personalized service (it’s old-school with ladies receiving menus without prices).  I would definitely put this one on your list to visit. Continue reading →