My husband and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this restaurant! We were looking for a great French restaurant to go to on my birthday and Avec Panache exceeded all of our expectations.
The owners are currently running the show and they do such a spectacular job of it! Such a beautiful and friendly couple! The wife greeted us and complimented my vintage dress; she also gave me some history on the style of dress I wore which made me happy as I love to learn more about vintage history and clothing! When we didn't know which wine to choose she gave us samples which was extremely helpful.
The atmosphere is cozy and romantic, yet good for bigger parties as well. My husband and I really loved all of the art on the walls.
We ordered the shrimp cocktail as an appetizer which was absolutely delicious. For the main course we ordered the French-cut lamb chops which were cooked to perfection and served with the greatest array of vegetables, all delicious!
The chef/owner came out to talk to us, along with others in the restaurant, from time to time. It really made the entire evening special as you can tell how much love goes into the restaurant. When another table overheard it was my birthday, they wished me a happy birthday as they made their way out of the restaurant which was totally sweet! The owners later told us that they have many regulars and at times different tables will end up talking to one another. Such a friendly atmosphere all around (Without being in-your-face!)
For desert we opted for the Chocolate Mousse Cake. The menu says it's for "Chocoholics" and that statement is very true! I only like to eat chocolatey chocolate cakes and this cake was exceptional! It is also flourless, and was melt-in-your-mouth good. Will definitely be getting that again!
Overall it was a fabulous experience. My husband and I left in such a positively happy mood. I even think we stayed past closing time but you would have never known. They did not try to rush or kick us out, making the entire experience that much more authentic and enjoyable.
We have put ourselves on their mailing list and will return soon with more friends and family to share this wonderful experience with.
Thank you Avec Panache for making my birthday a very happy and memorable one!