$85 is quite a bargain for a true tasting menu. Perhaps add $10 or so to get that more substantial main and I would still say its a good value if the food is as good as you said. The wine choice is always an issue with a tasting menu. Order a bottle and put up with what happens or get a pairing that you don’t agree with. The one time I recall a wine pairing working really well was forever ago at EMP. The somm was great and when he saw I particularly liked a wine, he gave me an extra large pour.
