We had a wonderful dinner @ Ambria over the weekend - and everything was as spectacular as ever... You gotta love Buckets o champagne! We had a few glasses of Veuve at the bar before dinner... Allison and Master Sommelier Bob Bansberg...what a great guy! Chilled Fennel Soup with Parmiggiano Reggiano Crisp, Lobster Mosaic, Foie Gras Pate Choux, Golden Beet Tartare Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Roasted Pineapple, Sauternes Sauce 2000 Semillion Bortoli "The Noble One" Southeast Australia Black Truffle Risotto 1999 Riesling Schlossberg Grand Cru, Domaine Weinbach Soft Shell Crab, Baby Spinach, Lemongrass-Tomato Sauce Poached Halibut, Baby Fennel, Arugula Fumet Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Braised Beef Cheek Ravioli, Tomato Confit, Green and White Asparagus, Cippolini Onion, Madeira Cream Sauce 2000 Paraiso Pinot Noir Lychee Sorbet Some of the wines Almond Souffle' Chocolate Souffle' 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon, Smith & Hook, Santa Lucia Highlands Birthday Cake Excellent Dinner and the wine pairings were perfect...I love Ambria!