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We had reservations for 6:30pm on a Saturday, but were easily able to switch it to a 9:30pm ressie. When we arrived, the place was bustling and there were a good number of people waiting to be seated. Our table took a little while to be ready for us, but we only waited 10 mins max.
Along the walls are a ton of photos dating back to the 1970s, when L'express began. If a business has made it this far, it's good in my book.
We ordered 2 half bottles of 2007 Bordeaux ($16 each), and started off with Bone Marrow and Foie Gras apps. We then ordered the duck confit salad, hanger steak frites, sea bass, and quail for our mains.
The foie gras was nommalicious - I am a foie gras FIEND. MORE MORE MORE! It also came with a bucket of pickles that my friend could not stop eating (Hi Anita! :P) The bone marrow was pretty good too, but I have had better in NYC. The hanger steak was on par with normal steak frites. The duck confit was de-skinned and de-boned, which was disappointing because I was looking forward to that crunchy duck skin - but the meat was extremely flavorful. The sea bass was melt in yo'mouth. And this leaves the quail... OMG the QUAIL! So freaking good. Please do yourself a favor and get it. Amazeballs.
Such a huge fan of L'express! Perfect service, great food.
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