Bardot Brasserie
Lucien Albrecht Crémants d’Alsace Sparkling Wine
Baguette, Butter
Oeufs Mimosa – Caviar, Chives
Fruits de Mer – Oysters, Clams, Lobster, Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette
2020 Domaine Laroche Chablis Saint Martin
Steak Tartare – Egg Yolk, Cornichon, Sauce Verte, Potato Chips
Pâté Grand-Mére – Grandmother-style Pâté, Blueberry Mostarda / Fromage de Téte – Heritage Pork Terrine, Cocktail Onions, Espelette Aîoli, Grilled Levain
Smoked Salmon Rillettes – Lemon Aïoli, Buttermilk, Fines Herbes, Caraway Seed, Pumpernickel Toast
2021 Loosen Bros Dr. L Riesling
Pan Roasted Foie Gras – Pain Perdu, Caramelized Apples, Granola, Calvados Glaze
Escargot de Bourgogne – Absinthe Butter, Garlic, Bardot Baguette
Onion Soup Gratinee – Classic Beef Broth, Levain Croutons, Cave-aged Gruyere
2013 Alexana Revana Vineyard Pinot Noir
16oz Herb-Roasted Prime Rib – Creamy Spinach, Rosemary Jus, Horseradish Cream
Beef Wellington for Two – 12oz USDA Prime Filet, Prosciutto di Parma, Puff Pastry, Mushroom Duxelle, Foie Gras-Madeira Veloute
Whole Roasted Duck – Red Rice, Duck Jus, Baby Turnip, Carrots, Roasted Breast, Crispy Confit Leg
Macaroni & Mimolette Gratinee – Black Truffle Sauce Bechamel
Black Truffle Pommes Puree
Espresso Creme Brulee – Madelines
Baba au Rhum – Brown Butter, Sage, Caramelized Maui Gold Pineapples, Appleton Rum Flambé, Whipped Cream
Chocolate Macaron – Candied Citrus, Almond Cookie, Cacao Berry Chocolate Mousse
Some say the best Restaurants are those that a guest wants to revisit even before leaving, and over the course of thirty-one meals served across seven years Bardot Brasserie has redefined “the best,” not only in terms of Food but setting and service that all continue to shine under the direction of Chef Joe Cadina.
Less crowded for dinner than brunch it was at 6pm on Wednesday that Aria’s second floor was found lively, a familiar front-of-house greeting five diners who were seated comfortably at a table in the center of all the action.
Still going strong, no small feat in a city with such diversity of options, it was with confirmation of no allergies or intolerances that Carte Blanche was deferred to a team that has earned unwavering trust, the city’s best Baguette arriving first with a delicate crumb beneath crackling exterior.
Served at a careful pace, Chef Cadina’s mid-2022 shift from International Smoke to take over for Nick Dugan seeing ideas from each presented, course one featured a familiar trio of shared Appetizers including Deviled Eggs with Caviar plus ground-to-order Tartare that has wowed diners since day and a Shellfish Platter.
Continuing with four additional Appetizers, Pâté Grand-Mére, Head Cheese and Smoked Salmon Rillettes each highlighting classic techniques, suffice it to say Foie Gras paired to Apples and Calvados works beautifully while the pairing of semi-sweet Riesling was equally nice.
Not forgetting Escargot teaming with Garlic, and bringing out demi-portions of the city’s best French Onion Soup for first-timers, entrees all arrived intended to share with decadent Prime Rib holding its own against a perfectly cooked Duck and Bardot’s famous Wellington.
Nearly too full for Dessert, but only nearly, Bardot’s Macaron remains a must for Chocolate lovers while new or returning items include Espresso Creme Brulee and Baba au Rhum flamed tableside.
FIVE STARS: Having repeatedly challenged fellow gourmands to name a better Bistro, Brasserie or Café in North America than Bardot none have yet stood up to the task, and while some may believe that a Restaurant doing big numbers cannot possibly compete with a place that seats fifty I’ll simply say I’ve done the legwork and Bardot can. That Chef Smith, Dugan and now Cadina can maintain such quality at that volume speaks…well…volumes.
RECOMMENDED: Pâté Grand-Mére, Steak Tartare, Pan Roasted Foie Gras, Escargot, Beef Wellington for Two, Whole Duck, Chocolate Macaron, Baba au Rhum.
AVOID: N/A.
TIP: Follow @bardot_lv for specials.
WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.
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