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| - I finally had a chance to try Petite Maison for my birthday dinner and let me say, they absolutely exceeded my expectations.
Start with the service. Chad & Mike have been my usual waiters when I've swung through on Staff Meal, so I was happy to see they'd be helping take care of us for dinner. Both of them represent the absolute top of the trade with regards to waitstaff. Mike is fantastic tending bar while Chad has an encyclopedic knowledge of every single food, special, beer, wine, and cocktail on the menu, and both bring a passion to their craft you may not be used to seeing.
I had a porterhouse special for two that was cooked perfectly, with some incredible potatoes and asparagus (and on a follow-up for my brother's birthday, tried their menu regular steak frites to fantastic effect).
Try the pommes frites--you'll be amazed that "fries" can taste so good, even if you end up using them as a simple vehicle to get more aioli in your mouth. You *will* destroy your napkin though, if you're eating them as finger food, as they're coated in paprika and other spices.
Overall, everything was spot on, and I couldn't be happier. These are people who are passionate about ensuring you have a great dining experience and it really shows. Make sure you get reservations, since they are VERY small inside (around 35 seats?) and they can get completely slammed quickly.
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