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| - Went out for a romantic dinner at this cozy little french spot. We were seated in one of the tall booth's that had a very intimate feel. This restaurant is very traditional french, nothing new or contemporary but, flavors were excellent and well executed. We were going out after to meet friends after so we were on a time constraint and were not able to do the tasting menu however, had an appetizer and two entrees.
AMUSE BOUCHE - artichoke soup with a foie gras reduction. This was nice and thick. Lately it seems like everyone is doing some sort of potato soup amuse bouche and they are starting to all taste the same. The artichoke was a nice change and bottom of the soup had foie so of course, it was delicious. It was chilled and rich definitely only need a couple bites.
PAN-SEARED FOIE GRAS
caramelized apple, five-spice crème anglaise, port wine reduction. Pairing with a Royal Tokaji 2006. This dish was almost like a dessert. If are squeamish about duck liver this dish might convert you. The foie light in flavor and extremely soft like butter. The Tokaji went very well with the dish.
MAINE LOBSTER THERMIDOR- asparagus, white mushrooms, tarragon, brandied cream sauce. This was an entree lobster with mash potatoes at the bottom. It was delicious and very filling. I guess an entire lobster is a lot, huh? :P
MUSHROOM RISOTTO - with freshly shaved Perigord truffles. This was probably my favorite dish. The risotto was cooked perfectly the mushroom were earthy and tender. When we walked into the restaurant you could smell the truffles in the room. Fabulously!!
Corkage is $50!!!!! So yes, this means don't bring your own wine. ha ha!
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