After watching a play at the Kennedy Center, we took a quick cab ride over to Chez Billy Sud for dinner. Inside was small and charming with light blue and gold paint on the wall and a lovey outdoor patio as well. We ordered a bottle of 2015 Domaine Les 4 Vents, Crozes-Hermitage, Syrah. It was bold and tannic with lots of sediment, but paired well with our French meal.
There were many starters that caught our eye, so we decided to share three (ha!). The Foie de Volaille - or chicken liver mousse with Loupiac gelée was delightful. It was velvety and had a subtle kiss of sweet spice. The escargots were super tender - Burgundy snails with mushroom duxelles, parsley garlic butter, and topped with puff pastry. They were not overly garlicky and married nicely with the red wine. Keith also ordered the Crabe a Carapace - soft shell crab with sauce remoulade. It was sweet and hard to find seasonally, so our waiter was also jazzed that we ordered it.
For my starter, I ate the Loup de Mer - sea bass with fennel soubise, French beans, and almond-caper beurre noisette. The fish was cooked expertly with a crispy skin that added nice texture to each bite. The fennel and capers added a nice acidic balance to the dish and I devoured the whole plate.
Keith enjoyed the Confit Canard - crispy duck leg with roasted carrots and sauce a l'orange. The meat fell off the bone and the carrots added a sweet balance to the dish.
Lastly, we order Crème Brûlée with a madeleine to share for dessert. It was creamy and delectable.
Overall we had a very lovely meal at Chez Billy Sud. The food was excellent and service was friendly. The space was small and intimate, which is perfect for date night.
Total Rating: 4.55
Food: 5, Price: 4, Service: 3.5, Ambience: 4, Accessibility: 5
