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| - K, so this is review #4 for Du Jour. And I must say, very impressed.
It was a snowy windy nasty day (actually, nothing out of the ordinary for late November! :)
And Cafe Du Jour, from the moment I saw its welcoming, stenciled storefront, and was then greeted by smiley hosts, I knew this was going to be a respite from the rawness of impending winter.
Upon entry, however, I began to have my doubts--transfixed by the chalkboard of 'daily specials,' i was informed by one of the guys there that 'don't get yourself too attached to the specials board, because, that's like, last weeks' board, man.'--ha, in a strange way, i found this frankness strangely reassuring upon reconsideration....
ok, i digress...
now, the place has a great patio in the back, complete with heat lamps, wrought iron tables and chairs, enclosed in an intimate garden. yet, the ravages of winter were no match--it was closed (and who the hell would wanna eat out there in this weather anyway). clearly, it's a chill relaxing experience from april or may-sept-oct, i guess.
This intimate and friendly cafe has great service, very friendly and attentive. the food is above average, the wild mushroom consomme soup was pretty decent, though a bit too salty and thymy (if that's a word).
the baked brie/sliced apple with honey and prosciutto with baguette was definitely more satisfying than the soup, as was the roasted tomato, goat cheese, basil, and red onion jam tart. rounded out with an excellent house side salad with feta, this was just the right formula for an excellent lunch.
even the coffee (an improvised pseudo-iced mocha) was well done.
too bad i live almost 2500 miles away, or this would be my monthly chill hang for a european siesta. and it's more than reasonable on price for what you get.
oh, and don't forget, it's BYOB so pls bring VINO!!!!
done. quatres etoiles yo!
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