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If you know me, you'd know that when I hear game meats, high ratings, and cozy atmosphere, I am there! So I can't quite justify why it took me so long to finally check out La Palette. But I am glad I finally did... better late than never! They offer a very good sized menu to satisfy a wide range of guests, from the tradition to the bit more adventurous, and from surf and turfers to vegetarians. I absolutely loved the decor and the book of paintings!!
Escargots La Palette: $8 (4/5 stars)
I LOVE snails! I love snails even more when its served with stuff, rather than just in an escargot dish with garlic butter and cheese (although there's nothing wrong with that). By "stuff" I mean cool mushrooms and spinach and drenched in a LEMONY DILL BUERRE BLANC. Never thought the memory of some snails would make me drool...
Moules aux Lardon : $12 (5/5 stars)
There were so much stuff i wanted to get that "mussels in broth of the day" didn't quite seem exciting enough at first... until the server described it. Then it was sold like King Cole! I think her magic words were "lardon" and "butter". She even advised that the lardon were chunks of fat and bacon... even better! Everything was delicious!
Quack and Track: $35 (4.5/ stars)
4oz horse tenderloin served juicy and rare with a leg of duck confit. Sides of oats risotto and seasonal vegetables. One of the better duck confits I've had. Everything was cooked perfect. I just prefer regular rice risotto over oats.
Bison Ribs: $?? (4/5 stars)
Very good portion of meat! Super flavourful and fall-off-the-bone tender, but edges were slight dried.
Service: (4 stars)
Very nice, quite knowledgeable, and attentive. Not bad, not amazing.
I promised myself I will come back. It's a very nice space for a casual comfortable dinner with a date or a small group of friends. The overall bill was slightly pricey, but food was great and Perhaps I will come back for brunch next time, assuming I will wake up early enough.... no, won't happen. Ok, dinner it is then!
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