Even though Valentine's Day has already passed, I was still feeling the love four days later and opted to patron our neighborhood French bistro last night instead of going out for pizza or tacos. La Crepe Nanou, located on the corner of Prytania and Robert Street, has an undeniably charming and romantic atmosphere and offers some very authentic French bistro-style cuisine, as well as the best dessert crepes on this side of the ocean. We have been quite a few times and, after sampling some different things off of the menu, we have narrowed our choices down to what we like the most.
The Les Moules Marinières (mussels), which are steamed in cream, white wine, garlic, and tarragon, are always fabulous, as is the tropicale salad--made with boston lettuce, avocado, cucumber, hearts of palm and is served with an amazing creamy vinaigrette dressing. Lastly, the Soupe à l'Oignon (French onion soup) comes with a big crouton and melted cheese on top (how could that be bad?). As far as entrees go, you cannot go wrong with the grilled amberjack with béarnaise sauce, the roast chicken and vegetables, filet mignon, or the panéed veal and pasta. Order some pommes frites to soak up all the wonderful sauces that come with your meal and make sure to drink plenty of red wine. You'll find yourself thinking France is closer than you had imagined.
Steamed mussels
We ordered the salad special instead of the salad tropicale. It was prosciutto with mixed greens, walnuts, walnut vinaigrette and served with a slice of Roquefort cheesecake. It sounded too good to pass up... and it was.
Soupe à l'Oignon
Strings of white lights make this bistro magical.
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