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| - I expected better from Daniel Boulad. Even though this restaurant is a cheaper version of his Micheln- rated restaurants, it doesn't give him an excuse to produce okay tasting food with okay quality.
Appetizers-
Classic French Onion Soup 13
Besides being too salty, the soup was decent. A ton of cheese (which I personally like).
Pate de Campagne Bourguinon 18.
The best part was the toasted country bread. The pork pate was good, and everything together was decent. but nothing special.
Terrine of Foie Gras 24.
Again, nothing special. It was okay. Expected more.
Oysters 18.
3 East & 3 West Coast Oysters. The west coast oysters were super yummy and fresh. The east coast oysters were creamy and interesting. One of the appetizers I would recommend.
Escargot Spatzle 18.
Another appetizer I recommend. With the mushrooms, garlic, and hazelnut, the flavors and texture combined so well together. Yum.
Entrees-
Sea Scallops, Creamed Cabbage, Beech Mushrooms, Bacon Lardon, Red Wine Shallots 30
The scallops were cooked perfectly. Slightly soft on the inside. These were good.
Crispy Duck Confit, Swiss Chard, Turnip, Trumpet Royale Mushrooms
Onion Rings 36
Too salty. Onion rings added a nice touch and the duck was tender, but ease up on the saltiness.
Sea bass, Roasted Squash, Wild Rice, Toasted Hazelnuts, Romesco Sauce 38.
It was a good, normal sea bass. Nothing special about it. For the price you pay, definitely not worth it.
Alaskan Halibut, Bean Fricassée, Rock Shrimp, Chorizo, Saffron Potato
Black Olive Sauce 40.
Their rock shrimp looks like it was frozen. Probaby was. Again, another average dish.
Short rib, Potato Fondant, Port Braised Shallot, Carrot Coulis. 36
Dry, chewy, not tender. Didn't even bother finishing it. Oh and salty....
Linguini de sud, Lemon Saffron Pasta, Clams, Shrimp, Shaved Bottarga, Sea Beans, Wilted Arugula 28
Saving the best for last... I was lucky I ordered this one. The linguini was perfect. Slight hint of lemon, a little bit of crunchy texture, delicious clams and shrimp.. Yum. One of the best linguinis I've had actually...
Service was good, but based on the price that everyone paid, this dinner was not worth it for the quality of food you get. Will not be back. I can see why this restaurant isn't michelin rated.
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