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I decided to take my quest for fine dining a bit further and beyond the British Isles when I went to Vienna for a weekend in February this year. And what better occasion to fine dine on the last night of my vacation there (which by mere coincidence was Valentine's Day) The presentation of the food was good, not overdone, with a hint of an asian influence with choice of vegetables and starter. The starter was a Mille Feuille of Goose Liver which was then followed by the delightful Guinea Fowl and Asparagus Tempura. The Wing of Ray, was next served with al dente strands of tagliatelle on the side in lentil puree. What followed was truly amazing - Quail stuffed with pork in pumpkin puree, made biting into it so succulent. The mushroom shaped grilled brioche helped us make sure none of the sauce was not wasted, it was a pity they only gave us one piece each. And when we felt we could not get any fuller, the lamb arrived, nicely pink in the centre which we thankfully devoured and washed down with a Paul Jaboulet 1983 Cornas - a steal at the price we paid for its age. Dessert sat nicely as the girls shared the elaborate and rich apricot mousse with caramelised pear tatin while i helped myself to the well stocked cheese trolley, taking note of the more pungent ones alongside the perennial favourites. The Michelin guide gave this establishment One star, noting a possibility of a second. With such a gastronomic experience like this, i wouldn't be surprised if it got its 2nd very soon.