I was trying to break my 5 star habit - but WOW! Move over Zinc Bistro!
French cuisine is making a comeback in the valley.
I love this place. It's not quite popular yet - so it was very quiet and intimate (not very full). Loved everything about the design...the chandeliers and the wood floors/walls/ceilings...the gold tile in the bar. It's got character. Style.
They print their menu nightly but there are a few staples. We tried the escargot and scallops to start...the duck and stuffed chicken for entrees and the ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE - the souffle for dessert. We also tried the chocolate creme brulee which was killer...but the souffle? Amazing. Takes 15 minutes to bake so you'll want to order it before you finish your meal.
The waitstaff is great. Or...maybe I've just had one too many pear martinis, cucumber martinis and sidecars...the 'bartender' balances his liquors amazingly...so you must just try this place for yourself!
I have a feeling there might be some duck fat involved...