Pirate has raised a good question; why are you limiting the choices to Hiramatsu, Senderens + Grand Vefour? ← Thank you for the replies. Good question. I have already booked a few other spots, including; Guy Savoy and hopefully L'Astrance. For some reason, I put Senderens and Hiramatsu (and Atelier Robuchon, but I've been there) in a comparable category in my head - modern cuisine in a more relaxed setting than a formal three-star (whether this is accurate or not, I do not know). I've learned from the past that I prefer to mix up my dining experiences among three-stars, one-stars, bistros, and leaving meals open to see what is discovered or just to do something quick and easy. I've already filled my "three-star" slots and my reserved "bistro" slot (Aux Lyonnais), so I'm looking for one (possibly two) "in-betweens". Regarding Le Grand Vefour, so many people rave about their 75 euro lunch, but it seems too, that many people say it is nothing special. And as pirate said, many (seemingly knowledgable) people recommend Le Meurice over LGV in a heartbeat. But the history of LGV is compelling - it just seems like I should try it. But given that I have had mind altering 90 euro lunches at Pierre Gagnaire, it just seems like LGV might disappoint. I am definitely not limited to these two choices, and if there are recommendations in the one or two-star range, preferably with modern, or "cutting edge" cuisine, I welcome the suggestions.
