Le Bouchon is a rustic, authentic French eatery in Crows Nest. An unassuming-looking place, but the food really is very, very French. It's not the fine-dining kind of French cuisine, it's hearty, filling and country.
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| Twice baked blue cheese and spinach souffle |
As a dessert, souffles do nothing for me. As an entree, however, I absolutely love it. Light and airy, the souffle pairs perfectly with the thick, salty blue cheese sauce.
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| Ham Cock & Speck Terrine |
The cornichons (pickles) are cheek-puckeringly tart, which is just as well, as it balances the rather bland flavour of the terrine itself. Quite a heavy dish because the terrine tastes so fatty, I would not recommend it for one person.
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| Plat du jour |
The daily special on the particular day we visisted is a lamb shoulder. This is one hearty dish that is not overly-sauced so that the natural flavours of the lamb still shines through.
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| Sauteed calves liver |
The liver is beautifully medium-rare, a little pink and bloody in the middle, so this one is not for the faint-hearted or the liver-novice. Again, very lightly-sauced (despite the fact that the sauce is quite salty), the flavour of the liver shines through.
Score: 3/5
Authentic? Absolutely. The souffle, in particular, is a highlight.
Cost: very reasonably priced, especially if you go at noon - $40 for 3 courses, $30 for 2.
Address: 104 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest
Website: www.lebouchon.net.au
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