The Chef’s Room at the Mansion

Debuting tomorrow at the Mansion is seating in the Chef’s Room. This not only includes Chef John Tesar’s sumptuous dinner presentations (think prix-fixe and tasting menus), but also a lovely setting. Once the library for a cotton mogul, the Chef’s Room seats an intimate 20 and touts the following design elements: gray settees, a lively accent wall of brushed velvet, artwork by David Bates, an elaborate plaster ceiling, stained glass windows, and a wooden mantel carved by Swiss woodcarver Peter Mansbendel. Sounds delicious, yes? Still, if $89 is too steep for tomorrow night’s grub, read Tesar’s tips for your home kitchen in our January issue. No guarantee on the final product, though.