Tasting Counter is an innovative, from scratch restaurant in Somerville, Massachusetts, offering multi-sensory dining experiences focusing on New England ingredients and influenced by culinary techniques and traditions from around the world. The philosophy of the restaurant is to establish the shortest distance between the production of food and the dining guest. Guests are seated at a counter around an open kitchen , directly facing the preparation of an inspired tasting menu, paired with all-natural wines, beers, sakes, and non-alcoholic beverages.