The alluring mystique of Konro is simple. Tucked away in a nondescript area, with the barest of signage (the title in black letters with an arrow indicating the unmarked entrance), Konrooffers diehard gourmets and the culinarily curious an intriguing eating expertise.
Inside, high quality artwork, black walnut partitions and a Roman clay ceiling create an opulent ambiance. With solely 10 seats at a U-shaped quartz counter, and just one seating nightly at 6:45 p.m., Konro oozes exclusivity, however with out sacrificing personable hospitality.
Two Michelin star chef Jacob Bickelhaupt and his spouse/sommelier Nadia Bickelhaupt completely choreograph a 10-14 course, paired, tasting menu with dishes you may simply confuse for artwork. The night is an unforgettable expertise for company, who contribute to an intimate, communal expertise.
“Konro was designed to be as much an extension of our home as it was a dining experience,” says Nadia, who guides the complete night with magnificence, pairing dishes with both wine and sake or, for non-drinkers, specialty non-alcoholic, house-made drinks.
“We’ve all experienced those ‘serious dinners’ that might wow but are void of warmth,” provides Jacob, who earned his two Michelin stars at his Chicago restaurant, 42 Grams and was a part of the 2015 class of Meals & Wine journal’s Finest New Cooks. “But that’s not what you will find here. We both open the door and welcome guests – returning and new – with open arms. My personal playlist fills the room and I change it up as the night progresses and our guests start to interact with each other. A night here feels like the most exquisite dinner party you’ve ever attended, prepared by the hands and at the home of good friends.”
Konro is positioned at 424 Park Place, No. 101 in West Palm Seashore. Dinners final round 2.5 hours and costs start at $390 per individual. Reservations may be made on Open Desk. For extra info go to konrorestaurant.com, or observe Konro on Instagram @konrorestaurant.
