The Breakdown:
- Occasion: Good for an anniversary dinner or fancier date night.
- Attire/ambiance: Smart casual, with elegant surroundings and cushy seating on the upper floor.
- What to order: The grilled octopus appetizer, seared duck entree, and chocolate souffle for dessert.
- Reservations? Yes.
Bistro du
Midi is a classy little French spot, perfect for a nice anniversary dinner or
date night. We loved our appetizer – a harmonious blend of flavors featuring grilled octopus, eggplant cavier, sundried tomato, pine nut and basil oil
sauce, and pear slices. Although it was only 4 tiny pieces, each one
was crisp, juicy, and flavorful.
It’s hard
to say which dish was better, the appetizer or my entree. I had the seared duck
breast, with chickpea croquettes flavored with lemon, black olives, almonds,
grilled figs, and a fragrant lavender sauce. The flavors were great together, the skin was done to a caramelized crisp, and the inside was perfectly cooked to a tender medium.
More
close-ups of the duck. (Not pictured, but we also got the
For dessert, we opted
for the Grand Marnier souffle instead of the more popular chocolate one. The texture was deliciously airy and fluffy, but the taste of liqueur is almost overpowering. I'd probably stick with the chocolate next
time. Overall, wonderful experience.
