![]() ![]() | Restaurants in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico, searchable by cuisine and location, with ratings and reviews. Get educated before you eat! Owner/Chef Christophe Decarpentries offers up this bright blue, turn-of-the-century Parisian bistro right Downtown. With only 10 tables, the hand-carved art nouveau bar, tile floors and tin ceiling have been lovingly crafted by Decarpentries together with partner John Phinizy, who runs the front of the operation. (Steve Paternoster of Brasserie La Provence and Scalo is a silent partner.) The menu reflects traditional bistro selections including three variations on mussels, salads, cheese plates and charcuterie (pâté with cold cuts). Descarpentries offers two specials each day—
le râgout du jour
, a hot dish such as garlicky frog legs on a bed of ratatouille—and
la quiche du jour.
Desserts include tarte Tatin, crème caramel and chocolate mousse. Dishes are served full of flavor and without embellishment. And there’s plenty of good wine and bread,
bien sûr
. (Alibi Staff, September 16, 2010) Community Reviews |
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