Yes, it's been quite a while since we last visited Brasserie du Vin. No, it's not because I'm not really into wine. No, it's not because I don't really enjoy spending quiet afternoons in a French atmosphere. And no, it's not because I don't enjoy a great frite served with mayonnaise. It's mostly because they are closed on Sundays when we usually spend quiet afternoons enjoying a libation or two with good small plates. But since today is a Monday, they are open for business (and the atmosphere is still like a quiet Sunday with most Chinatown businesses closed for the holiday). We started with cocktails including the Cedilla Royale ($10) for moi with Cedilla acai liqueur, rhubarb bitters and Champagne almost like a Kir Royale with a slightly bitter edge.
While the girls both selected the Sparkling Grand ($10) with sparkling wine, Grand Marnier, Amaretto and orange and pineapple juice. To tell you the truth, it kinda tasted like the syrup in canned fruit cocktail. Me thinks my libation was better.
We then had an order of Pomme Frites ($5) served with both ketchup (for the Mrs) and mayonnaise for moi. Light and crisp just the way frites should be. These ARE hands down, the best $5 frites in town!
Along with the Beet and Chevre salad with endive, walnuts and a strawberry vinaigrette ($12).
The Mrs chose the Du Vin Bouillabaisse ($21) which our server recommended over the chicken sandwich or the entree salads.
loads of mussels as you can see... well, see the shells at least...
While Ms K had the special burger with Bleu cheese, caramelized onions and bacon(?) ($16). The menu states that the beef is ground ribeye... guess we have to take their word since all ground beef pretty much looks the same... unless it's real Wagyu, then it's light pink in color.
And I had the Poached Albacore Tuna ($12) with fresh caper mayonnaise and avocado on croissant. Just a tuna sandwich you ask? No, way "mo betta" than Starkist tuna salad... and great with a glass of 2006 Colombard ($13) that was on their daily wine list.
The Mrs finished the afternoon with the Chocolate Souffle ($10).
And though we were informed that it would take 20 to 25 minutes, time didn't matter since I was enjoying my Parisian Negroni ($12) with Courvoisier VS cognac, Campari, St Elizabeth allspice dram (whatever that is) and sweet vermouth. The barkeep was waiting for me to take a sip since she said it could be a little bitter sometimes... I told her I'm as bitter as they come so she needn't worry...
Another great relaxing afternoon to recharge before the next workweek. Me thinks we do need more Monday holidays...
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