Bistronomic

We recently dined at Bistronomic, and were very pleased by the overall experience. Despite accidentally showing up an hour early for our reservation (long story), the staff was incredibly accommodating. When deciding if we should stay or go, I happened to mention to my dining partner (aka my fiancé) that it was his birthday and that we could go wherever he wanted. (And yes, it really was his birthday.) I didn’t say it for them to overhear, but they immediately took note. (Really, I didn’t.)

Fast forward to our actual dinner time, and the service was quick, polite and the waiter was filled with great suggestions, particularly with respect the right amount of food to order. There were many items on the menu that looked fantastic, but we managed to narrow down the choices and started with the grilled cheese of the day--camembert with truffle oil. The grilled cheese was very tasty, and I can’t believe that I’m about to type this, but there was TOO much oil. So much so, that some dripped off of the grilled cheese, onto my napkin and through onto my silk skirt. For our dinner courses, we ordered the chicken and the chicken/sweetbread terrine special. The special was definitely my favorite of the two. Although the chicken was delicious, the chicken/sweetbread terrine special came with a puree that was flavorful and complemented the dish well. Both the chicken and the terrine came with beautifully prepared mushrooms that are also available to order independently as a side. For our side, we ordered the spring vegetables which were fresh, bright and a great addition to our heavier meal choices.

We had planned on enjoying espressos for dessert, but the staff surprised us with a Baked Alaska with a little candle. We somehow found room for dessert in our very full stomachs to eat most of it. The Baked Alaska wasn’t served in a traditional style, instead, it was large scoops of ice cream, covered in caramel and slivered almonds, and topped off with a beautiful square piece of meringue. At the very end of the meal, the chef/owner walked around to each table to check on the customers and our dining experiences. I’m a sucker for those types of touches and attention.

Here’s the takeaway: I would definitely go back to Bistronomic to try various other dishes and to experience the exceptional service. If you’ve eaten at Bistronomic, I’d love to hear about your experience too.