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| - We thought Le Pois Penche was better than the 3 star rating it currently has on Yelp. Generally, we skip anything with less than 3.5 stars, figuring that 3.5 usually means a decent but not outstanding meal. But, our hotel had recommended it (but didn't make our reservation), and it was close by. We had mussels (delish, all opened except one), a tomato and caramelized onion tart on puff pastry with a soft cheese (also delish), the penche salad (fresh, but could have used more dressing, and I usually go very easy on the dressing), and the fresh sardines (also excellent). The bread tasted freshly baked and was warm and great for dipping in the sauce from the mussels. A few quibbles: these were all appetizers (we didn't order mains), and they brought them all out at once. They actually barely fit on the table. So, timing, folks. Just ask us, or pace things a bit. And, the wine list was seriously overpriced -- I think the cheapest glass was $12, for pinot gris, and $14 for the next least expensive. Guys, you'd sell more wine if it was slightly cheaper. Overall, a 3.5 and *nearly* 4-yelp-star experience.
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