re: Chef's Table at Commander's Palace

I rarely do a pairing; usually only if I am in a foreign country and a quick glance at the wine list reveals I am in way over my head. Then I'll turn to the pairing. But at a wine emporium like Commander's there are too many fantastic wines on their list that I'd want a whole bottle of.

Plus, the wine and food pairing per specific dish is way overplayed and sometimes a bit twee. I'd rather personally see how a wine develops over time and gets along with various foods. Champagne or white burgundy to start then go into their Rhone collection would be my path.