I returned to Cafe Du Jour for dinner last night after a great lunch last Friday and even though it's hard to believe, it got even better.
We started with a spinach and asiago dip that came with piping hot bread. The bread wasn't spectacular but it served its purpose of being a vessel of transferring the creamy cheesy dip to our mouths. Words cannot describe the feeling of bliss I experienced after my first bite. It's easily the best appetizer I've had in months.
I also tried their soup du jour, which was a hearty tomato base soup with vegetables and white beans topped with just a small kiss of cheese. The cheese melted fantastically into the soup and each creamy spoonful of love filled my body with a feeling of fulfillment.
For entrees I ordered their pan-seared scallops which came with a couscous. I've realized whenever I order an entree where scallops are the main player, they always come out underwhelming in quantity. My dish came with four beautiful seared sea scallops and a small mound of couscous in the middle. The scallops were delicious, but if I hadn't had an appetizer and soup beforehand, my stomach would have been left unsatisfied. One incredible dish I will order next time is their Chevre stuffed roast chicken, which comes with a cauliflower puree. The waiter recommended it and noted that the description of the dish on the menu doesn't do it justice.
Tips/Hints:
1. Sit in the backyard patio. It is beautiful and quiet and definitely a good date spot.
2. It is BYOB, so take advantage of it.
3. Cash only! So make sure you hit the ATM beforehand.
4. You can order off the lunch menu if you want their sandwiches for dinner.
5. Go in a smaller party. I'd say no more than 4. It's a small place and the kitchen isn't that big.
5. You can and should call ahead for reservations. They'll know to expect you. (I've never had to wait, but it's better to be safe right?)
6. You MUST order their Spinach and Asiago Dip.
Cheers!