That's a good example of a slightly different style of fine dining. A restaurant like Chez Panisse is in the vein of classic dishes, great execution. Similar re

That's a good example of a slightly different style of fine dining. A restaurant like Chez Panisse is in the vein of classic dishes, great execution. Similar restaurants are Via Carota and Osteria Mozza. You're not gonna get high concept molecular gastronomy at these restaurants. Another similar category are top notch sushi restaurants. An omakase at a very nice sushi restaurant is not going to have that different of a setup from an omakase at another restaurant. What elevates the sushi is the technique, the quality of the fish, and the quality of the rice. Surprisingly, the rice is one of the more noticeable aspects. In a good sushi restaurant the rice should fall apart in your mouth with the perfect lukewarm temperature.