I have been a fan of Chef Pedro Masoliver since I came to Panama six years ago. We tried his new restaurant in the lovely Grace Hotel twice since it opened. We thought the food was good but it was not what Chef Pedro normally cooked since the hotel restaurant was trying to develop its own style. We decided to ask Chef Pedro to prepare a tasting menu for us and four friends. We sat across from the kitchen and were able to see the activity as the staff prepared the food. The food did not disappoint. Each course was paired with wine and the portions were perfectly suited to a multi-course menu. We began with a pair of tartars, tuna and salmon. Next was octopus ceviche. A stunner was risotto of guandu and langoustine. A pair of croquettes, salt cod and jamon serrano, was next followed by thinly sliced veal wrapped around asparagus and grilled. Finally, a baby lamb chop in an indonesian style sauce. Desert was a strawberry cheesecake. Everyone loved the food and felt that we had a true 5 star experience. The service was flawless and the restaurant has a cool and modern feel that is very comfortable. As the dinner ended we were already talking about repeating the experience with absent friends.
