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| - Moroccan Paradise, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Enjoy a little slice of Morocco and France (And Italy?) at this restaurant serving lovely foods such as tagine, crepes, and gelato.
The menu is pretty varied, with a mix of uniquely Moroccan foods, French food, Italian gelato, milkshakes, Mediterranean/Middle Eastern style food, and even French Canadian food (Poutine). It is quite a fusion of different cultures! I was excited to try their tagine. It is rare to find a restaurant that even offers this delectable dish. The prices were reasonable too, cheaper than what I've found at other restaurants that offer it.
We first started out with the zaaluk appetizer ($3.99). It was a blend of roasted eggplant and tomato, served with pita bread. We each ordered a beef with prunes tagine ($11.99) and a chicken tagine ($11.99). They came with a hearty portion of rice, and a basket of bread.
The beef was tender, with a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors, and the sesame seeds provided an added textural difference with the soft, slow-cooked meat, fruit and vegetables. The chicken didn't seem like it was finished in a tagine (It seemed like it was roasted instead), since the meat and skin were browned and it didn't have the very moist, tender texture that a typical chicken tagine has. The spices and sauce itself was good though, and I liked the potatoes and green olives it came with. I enjoyed the light, fluffy rice with slightly crisp caramelized bits, and the bread went well with the tagines.
I also tried an Agadir milkshake ($5). It was touted as having almond gelato, milk, and honey. It was presented beautifully, but looking at it closer, I think I actually received a vanilla milkshake because I could see the bits of vanilla bean in it and I didn't actually taste any almond flavor. It was a lighter tasting milkshake, still good, but not super thick like most American style milkshakes are. It was more like a "milk drink" instead of a "milkshake".
Service was friendly and warm, and we were checked up on as needed. The restaurant occupies the space that Jorge's Chicken and Waffles used to be in, juxtaposing a hip, urban interior with more traditional Moroccan designs. The restaurant is open late, which is a draw for me (Until 11 P.M. or later depending on the day).
Here's looking at you, Moroccan Paradise! I'll be back to try more of your cuisine!
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