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| - * Fabulous BYO bistro *
FTR? Really!??!?!?!?!
This is a truly fabulous find. This slightly off the beaten path BYO bistro made for a lovely dinner. The service was amazingly friendly, professional, and helpful in navigating the menu.
I had the degustation menu, which was priced at a very reasonable $49.
Started off with some small bites which included a shredded duck on toast point (the duck was incredibly juicy and blended back in with a bit of duck fat to round out the flavour, to add some texture contrast it was topped with a small pickled gherkin - delicious!), and a shot glass of gazpacho (a good rendition).
Then had a foie terrine which was accompanied with an intriguing sangria sorbet. The terrine was flavourful, and the sorbet was an unexpected yet perfect foil.
The duck leg followed. They had PERFECTLY crisped the skin and had amazingly tender meat inside. It was served with a beautiful selection of local fresh mushrooms which were tossed with new potatoes, string beans, and purple carrots. The veggies were served slightly chilled and in an odd way reminded me of a very good and complex salad.
I got to taste the deer filet as well, which was cooked to the perfect rare doneness and came with a chocolate sauce which nicely complemented the gaminess of the meat.
My dessert was a chocolate espresso cake with a plum sorbet and plum coulis. Once again a surprising pairing which worked very well.
The atmosphere is typical bistro, where you feel as if you are in Europe. The menus are on the chalkboard, the service is friendly, the customers are lively, and the food is solid.
The BYO aspect lets you pick up a bottle at the local wine shop before, which while it can be a hassle does offer a bit more choice than a typical restaurant.
Overall a great little spot!
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