Granite was in the space where Daniel Rose’s Spring Restaurant used to be.  Two years ago Chef Tom Meyer started Granite which highlights local French products.  Meyer is only 30 years old but already has earned one Michelin Star for this restaurant.   On the street level was the open kitchen and some 2-top tables.  Downstairs there are more tables, which we visited under its past restaurant but didn’t go down this trip.  Ask to sit on the main floor so you can watch the huge number of people it takes to turn out your meal.   The place had a Scandinavian modern look of cut-out wooden paneling and gorgeous radial cut round wood tables.  Around this was a lowered ceiling, carpet, no music, windows to the street and excellent service.  I liked that the menu named the various people who worked there, rather than just the chef. At lunch, they offered a special 3-course menu but also longer tasting of 5, 7, and 8-course tasting menus all with the option of adding a cheese course.  We chose the 7-course with a couple of glasses of wine.  I freely admit I didn’t get all the ingredients down in my notes and cannot read many of the notes I scribbled but trust me you won’t care either – the flavors are that good.  In addition, the presentations were beautiful and felt simple rather than fussy.  A great meal. Continue reading →