Tegui

Tegui Review

Local culinary hotshot German Martitegui has enjoyed tremendous success with his two other BA endeavors, Ølsen and Casa Cruz, and in 2009 opened Tegui, a slick spot that gets high marks for its high-concept cuisine but disastrous grades for its snide service. An unassuming, unmarked entrance leads to a long, thin room decorated in black and white, with leather benches and stylish upholstered chairs. A garden allows for alfresco dining, and an 8-seat private dining room gives a sneak peak into the open-aired kitchen. The menu is fixed-price, offering four choices each for starters, entrées, and desserts. The cow-brain pie with prosciutto and shallot cream sauce is divine, as are the rabbit-stuffed ravioli with truffle sauce and peaches. The wine list is extensive but outrageously priced. Regardless, the food is inspiring, and worth a visit.?