Crash G.
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Our group enjoyed a delicious dinner at Cafe Parlotte and the staff could not have been friendlier or more helpful. Lighting and ambience were also on point. Food was very good but perhaps not quite on par for what would be expected for a €100+ per person dinner. The Côte de Boeuf with garnish was good but was slightly overcooked, and had too much gristle and fat for €85. The accompanying potatoes were perfectly crusty on the outside and soft and velvety on the interior. Perfecto. The grilled octopus with chorizo and parsley was also slightly overcooked and as a result, was a little chewy. The terrine de campagne with cornichon (a rustic French country-style pâté made with ground pork and often pork or chicken liver, baked in a loaf pan, and served cold with tiny pickled cucumbers (cornichons), crusty bread, and Dijon mustard) was very good, but not a highlight of the dinner as the clams were. The wine list was the star of the evening and included so many great wines. The weekly special of veal was perfectly cooked. The selection of cheeses was also delicious with four cheeses from various European locales. The dried tuna with almonds was very good but would have paired better with slightly salted almonds instead of the bland saltless ones (or some other item entirely). Our "fish" (skate) was cooked as well as could have been, given that it's skate, and had a very nice flavor. The clams with coriander, garlic, and piment d'espelette was especially delicious with just the right amount of heat. Be sure and get extra bread for the leftover juice at the bottom. The chocolate mousse was heaven. Thank you to Café Parlotte for a wonderful evening with friends.
