I had the opportunity to experience Per Se Friday nite. I will use the word experience as that is what it was. I will post a fuller review later, as well as post some pictures of the dishes that I had. I am writing for a different reason and would like to understand the experiece of other gulleters. Let me get to my point. My friend and I had opted for the 9 course tasting. She had asked for some substitutions, (a seafood dish for the meat dish) and I had aslo asked if we could do the 2x2 ( have two different dishes for each course) Our waiter/captain noted our requests, and went back to the kitchen to ask the chef if it was possible. He came back and noted that the 1x1 (i guess it's a 1x1 if there are just two of us and not a 2x2) would be an additional $100 per person. I was ok with this. After speaking with the sommelier regarding the wine pairing and our price range, the meal ensued. And it was excellent. My question here is, have others tried the 1x1, 2x2,3x3 and if so, what was the premium? I have read in other places that some have been charged $50 per person for this premium? Is that the case? If so, this is distressing. Why is there a difference in price strategy here? Again, let me reiterate, that the meal was amazing, but if it is true that the premium for being 'VIPed' ( and yes, I know it is a service, and I should be happy that they are willing to accomodate) is arbitrary, then that leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Would like to understnad other's thoughts in this. Thanks. Allister