What had me talking about @lemoynebistronola after this meal is how it feels traditionally French but also has its own personality.

It felt like a portal to France on a quiet summer night in downtown New Orleans.

They have a very enticing #Coolinary menu in August (3 courses, $55) but there was too much else I wanted to try so we went for the regular menu.

Link in my bio has the full read , here are highlights

The house made bread and cultured butter to start.

Jimmy Nardello peppers, singing of summer, a special, mild, fruity, tasty red peppers - named for the guy who brought the seeds over, I learned.

Steak tartare with horseradish and chile oil

Pate de campagne , worth a visit over a glass of wine at the bar on its own

Tuna Niçoise, more a fish entree with salad accoutrements than a salad per se

Short rib carbonnade with a sauce that commanded more of the bread back to swipe

Black eyed pea cassoulet on the side, a subtle touch of the South, that still felt very French

Cake with black tea caramel and roasted pineapple ice cream

Deep wine list, excellent service. I was very happy to finally get back to this place. It should be on your list

Link in my bio has the full read

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