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| - Words simply do not do enough service to describe Cassis Bistro, and to document this evening via Instagram would simply dilute the purity of what this small, but incredible place represents. Simple, farm-fresh ingredients paired with the kind of passion for food that owner, Gilles Brassart has had since he was a child, result in the kind of French dining experience that's in store for you.
The moment you walk in the door, you are warmly greeted like you are an old friend. The atmosphere of the space is cozy, very French with a little contemporary styling to bring it all together. The servers are very knowledgable and friendly and have intimate knowledge of the various selections on the menu in addition to the techniques used to prepare them. This is a good sign since the worst thing a restaurant can do is not let the servers try the food.
The food is seasonal, using whatever is fresh and the preparation is simple, yet very technique driven. For example, the stuffed squid salad (a family recipe from Gilles) is an incredibly flavourful dish which highlights the delicate flavours of prosciutto, parsley and garlic, which is stuffed into the squid then quickly seared. It is then simply served in slices with a bed of fresh greens. Phenomenal.
The lamb chops are cooked to blushing perfection, served with a classic ratatouille which has been refined for the times. The texture and composition of the individual vegetables in the finely diced assemblage are on point and consistently even. Nothing is too soft or too hard. Chef Dominique Moussu has some serious skills.
Nothing fell short on this visit to Cassis Bistro. If you are looking for an upscale casual evening of dining on food driven by passion, you are in the right place.
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