My husband just found out this place existed about 3 and a half hours ago.
We wandered in just before 6 PM on a Friday and were happy to be seated - particularly in retrospect. This spot should be packed full every night!
We started with a glass each of expertly-executed kir royals, which were accompanied by Gougères (cheesy, buttery little bread puffs) - just like one might find at any good spot in Paris.
From there we moved on to try the "small" order of escargot as a litmus test - which seemed generous at 6 perfectly cooked snails in what tasted to be a parsley-heavy garlic sauce. Of course it came with the perfect, porous bread. This dish informed my husband we would be ordering what we hoped would be just as good:
For me, it was the home made foie gras terrine. I am obsessed with such, and was amazed. With flavors of cherries (one suspects from the port and brandy), and almost perfect texture... I have only had a couple foie gras that came close in my life, and that's saying something. (It's amazing I'm not 200lbs)..
My husband had the walleye which was cooked to be tender, with a crispy skin, atop delicious, creamy sauce with many notes, and a side of potatoes with leeks and other goodies inside. Really, for a Friday in Sheboygan, this is a fish special not to be missed.
Finally, we finished our extravagant meal with the specialty dessert of the day - raspberry macaroons with a small taste of muscadet wine.
I've had macaroons, again, all over the place - and these were amazingly well-executed. Delicious, with just the right crunch, sweetness, and richness. The muscadet was a perfect pairing.
Going back next week for a tasting menu.
Thank you, Mr. Cagnant, for bringing your corner of France to our small corner of Wisconsin!
PS: Our New Years resolution was 'opulence, extravagance, and excess', and this was a great dinner to start out the first month of the year with!