French classics in elegant country-home space with gardens


























"Chef Harrison Axelrod runs the kitchen at this longtime Rancho Santa Fe stalwart. The courtyard outdoor dining area is overflowing with foliage and has the ambiance of a sprawling country home. Try the pan-roasted Atlantic Dover sole (flown in daily) with Chino Farms produce, or the Mille Fleurs lobster salad. If the easy day-to-night French menu doesn’t charm you, the patio, with its sunny yellow umbrellas, will." - Helen I. Hwang
"Executive chef Harrison Axel will feature American and French bistro plates, including Diestel Farm turkey, housemade tagliatelle, escargots, and Angus steak frites. Desserts like chocolate profiteroles and apple strudel and wine pairings are also must-dos on the holiday. Cost is $98.50 per adult and $38.50 per child." - Helen I. Hwang

"Executive chef Brandon Jennings recently relocated from Singapore to join the elegant North County bistro and his Easter menu highlights include the Atlantic Dover sole flown in from England, eggs benedict on brioche, and Chino Farms vegetables. Pastry chef “Papa” Moussa N’Diaye will be whipping up treats like banana crème brulee and strawberry rhubarb pie." - Helen I. Hwang

"The house classic, Burnt Orange Old Fashioned with house-bottled rye, charred orange, and a duo of bitters, can now be enjoyed at home for the holidays from both Mille Fleurs and Mister A’s. Call to order." - Kelly Bone

"Responding to demand, the Rancho Santa Fe fine-dining restaurant is offering Mille Fleurs at Home Wednesday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with takeout French classics such as vichyssoise, duck confit, and Dover sole a la meuniere plus seasonal plates from culinary director Stephane Voitzwinkler, chef de cuisine Michael Moritz, and pastry chef Samantha Bird that use produce from Chino Farms; wine and craft cocktails are available too." - Candice Woo