Chocolate, Lake Light, and a Good Cup

Why this works

Sandrine sets a high bar early — real French technique at a price that barely registers — and the walk through Kinsmen lets that settle before you sit down again. The whole evening runs $22 a person, which means you can spend the rest on wine tomorrow. For a 31st anniversary, there's something right about keeping it unhurried and a little indulgent without making it a production.