Charisse's artistic style, creativity and attention to detail are on full display at Maison Noir. We put her to the test, with requests for day trips, wine tours, boutique shopping, fine dining, in-house massages, gourmet markets and finally...and Exquisite 5-course meal prepared for 11 guests at Maison Noir. Charisse designed the menu and decorated the home for our special meal, complete with Oysters on the half shell (cucumber mignonette), crayfish and calamari in a homemade broth, filet with romanesco (!) and braised root vegetable, a divine dessert and cheese board. In the background, she works quietly to manage a large staff that attends to every need. The house was kept spotless, the many fireplaces constantly tended, and the kitchen generously stocked. Charisse's right-hand woman in the kitchen was sweet as could be and was obviously well trained by Charisse... her homemade Rosemary bread and biscotti were out of this world.