"L’Ardoise is a cozy French bistro in Duboce Triangle that looks just like a quaint spot in Montmartre. Think of this place as your standby for fancy date nights featuring dark leather booths, endless glasses of malbec, and a candle-lit interior that will make you reminisce about your weekend in Paris. The menu is a collection of classic French dishes, like a fall-apart duck confit with pommes landaises, creamy tiger prawn ravioles, and mushroom risotto that will inspire a move to the French countryside (but won’t steal the show from the main attraction—your date). Just whatever you do, don’t skip out on the floating island dessert—it’s the fluffiest meringue we’ve ever had, and it’s covered with almonds, condensed milk, and strawberry." - Julia Chen 1, Lani Conway, Ricky Rodriguez
