My wife and I had dinner here for the first time. We found the listing in Frommer's guide to Arizona. The description was accurate...white table linens, quaint, private. The cosmo martinis we had were perfect. Grey Goose with a tinge of pink, not a deep red from a mix or large quantity of cranberry juice to hide inferior vodka...and for only $7, not $12 as I've had elsewhere with the bartender trying to sneak in some Absolut. We agreed with Frommer's, the food was fantastic. Perfectly balanced, not too sweet, not too savory, not too salty, not too tart. The duck was tender, fat rendered to a firm texture, not rubbery or waxy. The pinot from Monterey went well with the sour cherry and sherry reduction. The escargot was good. Surprisingly, the garlic, though generous, didn't overpower the escargot, and with few other flavors, allowed the escargot to stand out. I still prefer escargot with a little cheese baked on, but this was refreshingly different. The salad was fresh, no wilted greens. Attention to detail was evident in one of the simplest ingredients, the string beans. Not a speck or dent. To put that much attention to string beans is reassuring. The rest of the meal was the same. The roasted potatoes were properly made, but could have used some salt. I would have liked to have seen tarragon used somewhere, maybe in a salad or the bisque. The bread seemed pre-made but hot and soft so no complaints. The crepes were delicate but had enough strength to hold fresh strawberries. The service was attentive and friendly though followed a slow pace which can be typical of French dining, slow and purposeful to enjoy your food, we aren't usually in a rush. However, come 2-4, not a group of 10.
Pros: The drinks and food are stellar.
Cons: Though clean, the decor could use a makeover. If the environment matched, this could be a very serious table to get.
Pros: Fantastic drinks, well priced. Thoughtful food.
Cons: Decor could be updated.
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