Le Rigmarole was opened in 2018 by Jessica Yang and Robert Compagnon, received a Michelin star, then the couple decided to have 2 children and finally the pandemic occurred.  They gave up the starred option and began making quality pizzas.  In the fall of 2023 they decided to once again offer their tasting menu, now as a lunch option Wed. through Friday while keeping the pizza option on Sat. through Mon. dinner.    The couple met while working at Guy Savoy and they are a dynamic pair with both cooking but she also providing drink service, including lots of natural wines. With just 30 seats and most of them at the counter, it’s a fairly intimate setting.  There is no set menu, Robert simply asks what you like, don’t like and if there are particular things you want to eat. The two prices on the menu are mostly about the ingredients you want to have not the quantity.  With a small amount of conversation, they devise a menu suited for your tastes and hunger level – so your neighbor may get something completely different than you or the same preparation with a different main ingredient.  As Robert handed out the courses Jessica would choose a different wine to try with the next set.  Much the cooking is on a binchotan grill.  Unique and fun, but most importantly the food was very good.  As lunch went on we found ourselves visiting with others at the counter as well as the chefs.  Another restaurant blogger Mel went there recently and has even more photos but certainly put this lunch on your bucket list. Continue reading →