1101 First Ave. This downtown is known for museums and fine dining. Grand Finale qualifies on both counts, displaying enough enticing artwork on its walls for customers to take a dining break to stroll among the paintings.
Courses are almost breathtaking here, so it's good to take a moment from lusty eating.
Not only is the food beautifully presented with orchids and herbs, but there's innovation coming from the kitchen. This nouveau cuisine has a bright spot for each offering. The best example is a chilled duck salad, splendid enough with plenty of meaty rare slices, orange segments, pinenuts and chevre. But then there's a vanilla vinaigrette on the greens lifting all the tastes to another plateau. We also enjoyed a fruit and cheese plate as an appetizer.