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“Little” Washington, VA is a tiny little village off route 522 in rural Rappahannock County, Virginia. That it has one of the nation’s premier restaurants, you might guess, is a little surprise. I returned here after little over two years, and enjoyed a delicious experience. Two choices awaited the diner: a 4-course dinner, or a larger “tasting […]
Filed by MessyChef at October 15th, 2007 under French, Restaurant Review
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Earlier this month I celebrated my birthday at One North Belmont, a French restaurant in Richmond, Virginia. My earlier visit here almost 2 years ago was interesting: I had promise for this place. Some things, like their foie gras appetizer (with cherry gastrique) was sublime. Their lobster entrée, however, was undercooked. The soup was delicious, and […]
Filed by MessyChef at August 19th, 2007 under French, Restaurant Review
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Trois means three in French, and the theme is carried out in numerous ways by Chef Jeremy Lieb and pastry chef J. St. Hilaire. Located in mid-town Atlanta, Trois caught my eye from a recent mention in Bon Appetit magazine. The decor is trendy, and if you’re thinking about re-modeling your bathroom, it comes complete with […]
Filed by MessyChef at June 28th, 2007 under French, Restaurant Review
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Joël is located outside downtown Atlanta (north), and features a twist on French-inspired cuisine with clean, healthy flavors. Simply stated, it’s high-end cuisine that is inspiring, but not cutting-edge. It is creative enough a cuisine to mix flavors, but not be considered “fusion.” And the décor is special enough to serve as a backdrop for […]
Filed by MessyChef at June 28th, 2007 under French, Restaurant Review
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Another week, another visit to Can-Can, on Cary Street in Richmond. I had the fortune of dining with folks who hadn’t eaten here before for dinner. They asked me what I thought of Can-Can before we ordered. “It keeps getting better.” It’s not cheap, I tell ya, but like last time, I didn’t leave disappointed, either. […]
Filed by MessyChef at March 12th, 2007 under French, Restaurant Review
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