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| - I just had supper at Chez Sophie last night and it was a fantastic meal! It is among the best ones I have had this year. We shared the suggested appetizer, a special for the night. It was a sauté of slivered wild mushrooms with a foie gras and yellow wine reduction with a dash of fresh herbs. It was divine. The other recommended item was a oeuf croustillant that I will keep on my "to try" list for my next visit. As for the main course, the halibut of the night was highly recommended, but I went with the roasted lobster and shredded oxtail instead. It was fantastic. The oxtail and underlying potato mousseline had a sweetness to it that paired wonderfully with the rest of the plate and the spinach was a nice touch to add to the meat and lobster. Our dessert, a chocolate surprise was not as exciting. By then,we were already stuffed (not because there was too much food, but because we had both eaten elsewhere 2 hrs prior). There was too much chocolate and too little poached pear. At the end of the meal, they also brought out two little dark chocolate coated crispy nuggets. Sadly, I was in a chocolate coma and the frozen treats were too much. Had I not had the dessert, I would've been very happy with such a treat to end my evening! We did not have drinks, but the cocktail list did look very intriguing and I hear the sommelier is very knowledgeable.
The details in the decor and even the waiters uniform are unique. The entrance is very cosy in case you have to sit and wait for a seat. The only downside is that when both doors are open, there is a cold breeze that runs across the front part of the restaurant. I would not want to sit at the front in the winter!
Before taxes and tips, we spent about $60 each ( shared appetizer and shared dessert) without any wine. This is definitely on the pricier side for a meal, but the appetizer and main course were so good I would definitely keep this one on my list of special occasion restaurants. If you want a fantastic meal and are ready to splurge a little, then definitely try Chez Sophie, you will not be disappointed.
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