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The chicken itself is of exceptional quality. Obviously organic and free range. It was the most flavorful underlying chicken in a wing I have ever tasted. The outside is supremely crispy and delicate. They are subtlely flavored with garlic and a bit of something else-- je ne sais quoi.
Our other app was eye opening as well-- bread and butter. OK, what could anyone possibly do with grilled bread and butter. Hmmm-- goat's milk butter-- whiter, creamier and tangier than any cow could produce?
Our entrees were equally spectacular. Nothing was overly complicated, just simple, elegant and perfectly prepared. My flounder with shaved fennel melded a delicious fish that was not overpowered by the delicate taste of fennel and citrus. The accompanying mussles were mindblowing-- they were completely delicate and tender without a hint of chewiness or gaminess. I didn't realize that mussles could be like that. Mon cher chou's chicken was as flavorful as the wings, although it would have benefited by a few of the gnocci that accompanied my dish.
Dessert was a delight. I had ginger mango clafouti. I just love saying that . Clafouti. Clafouti. Clafouti. Yum. Mon cher chou's cookies and ice cream were even better. Three hommade cookies, bursting with complex flavor and creamy, delicate homemade coconut ice cream.
The service is very, very cool, casual and friendly. The servers are obviously foodies!
So I willingly forsake some B-lo cred for such stunning food! Fair cop!
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