On a recent trip to Sonoma County, we made reservations at Cyrus in Healdsvurg, CA.  This was the best dining experience I've encountered. From the moment you walk in, you know it's going to be different.  They have a seasonal menu and a Chef's Tasting Menu (which we selected). This dinner was 7 courses and we chose a 5 course wine selection to accompany the meal.  The first thing you receive after seating is the Champagne (Dream Dance has this) and Caviar Cart. Then Canape's and Amuse Bouche to start your culinary journey.

Each course, you think, cannot get better- and it does! To tempt you, some items on our menu were Waygu Rib Eye and Foie Gras on a hazlenut homemade doughnut. When I made my reservation, they found out I was from Milwaukee. They made sure one of their WI transplants came over to say hello (she was from Thiensville). One of the courses is a cheese course- which the staff pointed out to me in detail.

The service at Cyrus was unlike any I have ever encountered. Their attention to detail and knowledge of food and wine was amazing. They could bring a couple of local  Milwaukee restaurant managers to tears!  The older couple next to us said they had been dining at the French Laundry since it opened and Cyrus was better! My jaw dropped at this remark.

They end the experience with a Mignardises (homemade candies) cart. To make the night even more memorable, they give you a personalized and dated copy of the menu with the wine selections and a homemade brownie "to remember the night later".

Upon returning home, I researched Cyrus and found out the older couple was correct. Cyrus has two Michelin stars and is slated to be the next French Laundry of CA. After experincing such a dining event, I can see why.