We ordered a bottle of white wine from Loire Valley, France - the 2020 Domaine Claude Branger, "Le Fils des Grans Moutons", Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine. It was crisp with the gorgeous minerality of the region that I love and was perfect with our meal.
I started with the Summer Melon Salad with smoked Cavaillon melon, charred watermelon, and roasted heirloom tomatoes. It was a nice mix of sweet and savory and a great opening bite.
Keith ordered the Beef Tartare with egg yolk emulsion, locally foraged greens, onion and French bread.
For our main course, we both enjoyed the Mediterranean Sea Bass with braised fennel, citrus, and macadamia nuts. This dish was delightful! The fish was tender and the bright pops from the citrus and fennel really married with the white wine.
For dessert, Keith chose the Chocolate Pot de Crème. It was decadent and smooth.
I ate a seasonal favorite - Blueberry Tarte. The pastry shell was very hard and topped with a sweet pudding then topped with vibrant fresh blueberries and crumbles. It was a nice ending to my meal.
Three courses for $55 per person was a great deal for this modern French dinner. The ambience was jovial and the service was high-quality. Everything we ate was very tasty and fresh.
Total Rating: 4.23
Food: 4.5, Price: 3.5, Service: 4.5, Ambience: 3.5, Accessibility: 5
