July 9, 2005
Small stylish comfortable setting that feels like a Paris
bistro in a cosmopolitan urban residential neighborhood under the panorama
of the Sears Tower directly to the south, and the John Hancock center
directly to the east. Easy access and segregated sections makes for a
pleasant setting for a fine cuisine meal.
Atmosphere - 4.5/5
Food - The classic French cuisine is authentic and
quality. Good selection of creative salads and the range of entrees to meet
anyone's desire. There is an early bird price fixe meal that is a great
value with salad, entree and desert. Portions are appropriate and suitable.
Presentations are fundamentally stylish - nicely done. Each entry comes with
a magnificent delicious sauce and is accompanied by a medley of suitable and
adequate veggies. Oysters come adorned with caviar - the port wine
reduction sauce complementing the tenderloin and the shrimp bisque sauce
with the salmon are to die for. The selection of deserts overachieves
with a good selection of sumptuous offerings.
Food - 4.25/5
Wine - Winelist is a basic and offers a fundamental selection of
French wines from several regiosn with a modest selection of Californian
wines. Their modest
originality is forgiven by their welcome and liberal corkage policy and
fee. Selections are
predominantly French from the major regions. Wines are moderately
priced. They offer a BYOB policy with a $15 corkage fee (worthy of .5 rating point in of
itself!* which allowed us to bring a magnificent
bottle as a perfect compliment to the outstanding food. See
tasting notes Journal.). They thoughtfully offer several selections
by the glass as
well as a couple of half bottles.
Wine - 3.5/5
Service was personable and adequate despite the
server being busy with numerous tables, he was professional, friendly,
accommodating, and backed up with a full complement of staff to provide
comfortable and attentive service. - 4.24/5
Overall - 17/20 |