Dined at Cafe Boulud this weekend. The restaurant is a bit of a departure from most Michelin restaurants being à la carte vs. a tasting menu.
I had the HOMARD EN BARIGOULE & SAINT-JACQUES–MEUNIÈRE AU POIVRE for appetizers. The lobster was delicious but the random grapefruit segments in the scallops were a welcome surprise. Instead of cutting the dishes richness, it was just a very unpleasant bite.
For my main I had the BAR EN PAUPIETTE SAUCE MEURETTE which was delicious. I want everything wrapped in crispy potatoes now. For desert I had the MOELLEUX AU CHOCOLAT for dessert and the mint-ice cream went very well with the rich dark chocolate.
I did enjoy the wine but respected a few more by the glass options.
While the food and service were amazing for my dinner portion, I did have to wait over 30 minutes after my reservation for the table to be ready. I showed up a bit early to enjoy the lounge but definitely didn’t expect to stay there for almost an hour.
by jai_lo23
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I can’t remember the last time I saw a dish from Daniel look as good as those.
what do you mean with the a la carte vs tasting menu? I would venture most 1stars are a la carte
That potato wrapped fish is a dish Chef Boulud created while in the kitchen at Le Cirque. Iconic dish, incredible technique. Great to see it still on the menu.