Perception Restaurant has been in business for about 2 years.  It was the result of a collaboration of Chef Sukwon Yong and Barnabé Lahaye to bring a fusion of the cuisine of Korea (where the chef is from) with French gastronomy.   It was a small long place with lowered lighting but spots that helped illuminate many of the tables.  Some of the stone/brick walls had bench seating to pair with the small bare wood tables and hung with many mirrors.  The kitchen was at the back of the place opposite windows to the street on the other end.  They offer an al la carté menu as well as 6 and 8-course tasting menus.  Both tasting menus had optional wine pairings.  Their website did not list what was on the menus but they were explained on the menus on the table.  We chose the 8-course menu with the pairings.  The pairings were a small pour but the cost was low so that could be expected.  It was interesting that they didn’t change out the wine glasses but did change out the flatware between courses.  Overall, I’d call this one a mixed meal. Continue reading →