Row on 5 was on Savile Row but in this instance ‘Row’ stood for the “refinement of work”.  Chef/Owner Jason Atherton was joined by Spencer Metzger as Executive Chef to present a 15-course tasting menu divided into three acts,  meaning moving to different rooms.   I’m not sure if they offer wine pairings but they had a book about 4 inches thick of wines available and they are displayed in several areas.  We started with a cocktail and had a bottle of white with dinner and a glass of red for the meat course.  Opening in Nov. 2024 each area has been decorated with no-expense-spared luxury.  The ‘journey’ starts downstairs with snacks.  The various seating options are in a room with a bar, small kitchen, views of a wine cellar and plaster hands holding ‘special’ wine bottles.   The main courses are an elevator ride upstairs, where staff insists on carrying the lady’s purse, and seating was around the perimeter, a counter and a few center tables.  At the end of this service, you and your purse are taken back downstairs, either by stairs or elevator for the last treats and after dinner drinks.  You receive a copy of the menu when you take your seat upstairs but it’s minimal.  This is one of the many places that have promised to send a more informative menu via email and fail to do so – a pet peeve of mine.  They are definitely trying to get some Michelin stars when the new ratings come out but mis-steps like this don’t help.  They certainly served beautiful and tasty foods with lots of service during your evening.  You should check it out and let me know what you think. (Note – they were awarded one Michelin Star in the 2025 guide) Continue reading →