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| - Nice!!! One of the things we have always said about the Fox Chapel / Aspinwall area is that there is a dearth of middle to upper tier restaurants from which to choose. Sure, there's some great Asian food on Freeport and Old Freeport, and a tasty steakhouse on Fox Chapel Road, but there hasn't really been a comfortable bistro-style place to use as a regular haunt for us...Until now.
Sure, there are some areas where this establishment could improve, but overall, I thought the menu was solid, with a nice selection of appetizers, main courses, and desserts. The drinks are tasty, and they have a nice selection of beer and wine to accompany your meal. One of the biggest surprises was how kid-friendly they were. In my experience, bistro restaurants like this with a big bar and lots of ambitious food aren't really interested in catering to families with kids, but this place welcomed our two kids with arms wide open! Their kids menu is similar to the ones you've seen before, but with healthier, less-processed choices. Their mac and cheese came with steamed peas, and our youngest gobbled it up!!
My only deduction came from my own opinion of what mussels should be like - mine were a bit on the small side, and that the dish is served with far too little broth to fully enjoy. They had three different options for the mussels, but not the classic "moules a la Marnière," which is my favorite. The frittes that came with my dish were exceptional, but were served with standard ketchup, missing an opportunity for the Chef to provide a creative aioli or ketchup version.
Our appetizer oysters were the epitome of freshness, and the duck breast my wife ordered was delicious. We are eager to return in order to sample more of their menu, and are so happy that we no longer have to cross a river to get this type of food we so enjoy!
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