French: Lavendou

North Dallas/19009 Preston Road, Suite 200/Dallas TX 75252/972-248-1911 www.lavendou.com

This lovely French bistro is where we’ve come to celebrate many of our own wedding anniversaries. We’ve never been to France but it must be like Lavendou. From the unhurried pace, to the lavender sheaves and cozy décor, you’ve entered a different world unlike other restaurants. The mood is pleasant, the wait staff is educated about the menu and wines; they're refined, but never haughty. The French are known gastronomes that savor their meals sipping wine throughout many courses. You will too. The food is traditional Provencal. For starters, you’ll want to try the Left bank French Onion Soup, the Foie Gras and the Escargots. That alone could suffice for a meal. Note that everything is a la carte. Rack of Lamb with Ratatouille or Roasted Duck with Cassis Sauce are also favorite entrees. Everything is delicious here. It’ll be difficult to decide what to order. If you think you’d like a soufflé the staff says, “Merci, please order in advance.” Reservations are suggested, and required for High Tea since everything is made fresh. Lavendou serves lunch too. You could easily drop a Ben Franklin or two here, but well worth it for such a memorable meal that is without a doubt authentically French. Yankee Eats Rating = 5/Impeccable