Bistro Vue

Dr. R was in town on one of his work trips and work trips include food allowances.  Where else to eat but fine dining restaurants?  We had our heart set on Vue de Monde but weren't able to secure a reservation in time.   The next best thing would be Bistro Vue, Vue de Monde more rustic, provincial sister.  (Disney's Beauty and the Beast just ran through my head).  Moo easily beat me to the blogging and has already posted her side of the story.

The restaurant is more shabby chic relaxed than black tie formal and with the accordion player in the corner, you could easily be whisked away into the French countryside.  The stripped paintwork, wrought iron lamp fixtures, the worn, wooden tables, the poufy chaise loungey chairs and the knick-knack, casually mismatched floral plates were all so quaint.  *claps hands with glee!!*

Now, on to the food.  The menu wasn't extensive but it certainly was tough narrowing down the choices.  We even had to shoo the waitress away so we could think about it some more.

Warm mini baguettes.  Crispy on the outside, light and soft on the inside. 

Dr R and wtf.. Dr. Moo! 

Mooey and I were more than happy to share the garlic butter escargots.  Mmmmm sluggy... 

Our mains:- My canard confit which I enjoyed with the house pinot noir.  I'm a sucker for duck.  Moo's cassoulet, one of today's specials.  Dr. R's wagyu with fat pomme frites.  

Our sides:- Fennel salad and goose fat frites.  Mmm mmm mmmm ... food so good, so artery clogging but we adhered to the French Paradox and swilled our red wines down.  

Our desserts:- My raspberry trifle.  Moo's madeleines with apple puree and honey ice cream.  Dr. R's chocolate souffle with extra chocolate on the side.  *lip smacking goodness*

The food is heavy but it's French food and you know, life's too short to not enjoy such luxuries.  Just make sure you down a glass of red on the side.  Aaah that's just too easy....

Bistro Vue, I'm definitely coming back for more but first I should worm my way into Vue de Monde!  Fanks to Dr. R for the 'work dinner'!