Thanks!
Nope - the beef is grilled simply over binchotan, I believe; it’s the accompanying barbecue sauce that’s “Kansas.” I don’t believe there’s any kind of dry-rub on the beef, but either way, it’s delicious. The accompanying sake was quite strong, but it made sense with the sauce. Maybe I could supplement another portion so I have more to try with and without the sauce for comparison.
Avery is in a good spot in its relative value and it is also simply very good. I think you’ll like the tortellini en brodo, “North Coast” lamb and abalone, caviar, and wagyu, in particular. For fine dining in SF, my current lineup of favorites is Saison, Californios, and Avery, each of which is good for its own occasion.