For over thirty years, La Petite France has been one of Richmond’s remarkable French restaurants. This past year, it was sold, as Chef Paul and his wife retired. He remains connected “as a consultant.” I recently dined here after some noise in the local press that the new commander of the kitchen’s abilities fell short […]
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Feb10
Can Can
Can Can is a French restaurant located on Cary St. in Richmond’s Carytown neighborhood. I’ve reviewed it online before, but thought it was time for another appraisal. I recently ate their for luncheon. Arriving at 11:55 AM on a Saturday, there were plenty of seats. Can-Can prides itself not on that kind of French—the ultra-expensive, snooty-European […]
Filed in: French Restaurant Review
Dec10
Racine
Located on Robinson Street in Richmond, Virginia, Racine is open for dinner serving French cuisine. Before I talk about their food, perhaps a word on my history with French food. The first real French food I might have had, and this is of course said tongue-in-cheek, was at Epcot Center at Walt Disney World in the […]
Filed in: French Restaurant Review
Dec10
Marcel’s
Marcel’s is located at 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. No doubt, alongside Mother’s Day, Easter is a very popular time to enjoy a Sunday brunch at a restaurant. While many brunches convene around the buffet, this Easter I chose to dine at the French/Belgian location called Marcel’s. Receiving very enthusiastic reviews for dinner from the […]
Filed in: French Restaurant Review
Dec10
McCrady’s of Charleston
For my birthday (2006), spent in Charleston, South Carolina, I dined at McCrady’s Restaurant. It had won many awards, and I selected it among many contenders for the special meal. The bit that amused me was the extraordinary menu, and after having dined there, the service was excellent, too. I enjoyed three courses. I started with […]
Filed in: French Restaurant Review