Tour De Feast

Wonderful experience! We showed up a few minutes before they opened at 5:15 and they worked to get us seated quickly. We ordered the duck breast and rack of lamb and both were delicious! Great service, clean place, and yummy food. Definitely give this place a try.

We came for brunch and got in around 1:50pm and it was close to them closing for lunch (they close at 2:30pm with last call at 2pm). They checked with the kitchen and was ok to take us, thankfully. Granted, they had a lot of tables still working on their food.

I liked the food. The braised short rib in the Black Bar and the short rib in the sandwich tasted the same. I like the robust seasoning but hubby found it on the smokey side. The kids loved their Full French dish. I wouldn't go out of my way just to come here as they serve similar fare as some other restaurants, but if I'm in the neighborhood again, I'll come back.

Parking at the back was a bit confusing since they only have about 2 spots. But they said since it's the weekend, the unit next door was closed so we could use their parking.

It has been a long time since I was wowed by a dish. This place did not disappoint and totally deserved the stars given.

I have heard and read about this place and covid hit before I could try it. It was take out mostly then.

We decided to try it over the weekend and were lucky to get a table as the place was tiny. There was a line waiting outside when we left.

The menu is not extensive which is a good thing. It makes ordering easier.

We decided on the cassoulet and my friend was also blown away by the dish. Served in a cast iron pan, it was filled with eggs, beans, meat, potatoes and toast. Forget about this dish if you were on a diet as it was full of flavor and good fats.

The eggs were perfectly poached with soft yolks which ran slightly. The lardon bacon was fattier than regular bacon. The weisswurst sausage was flavorful and soft. Potatoes were nicely crisped around the edges with steamy soft flesh. Then the star of the dish -- pork rillette. So rich and so good when eaten with the toast. I always love duck rillette and this pork version was equally yummy. The navy beans just completed completed the dish, making it an hearty meal.

I would need to come back to try the duck confit and short rib sandwich.

Lovely service staff and the place is non fancy. A nice casual small place for good French food.

Limited parking at rear, find side street parking instead.

I came here for brunch on a rainy day. There's parking right outside...convenient. The restaurant is smaller than I thought and has cozy vibes which I liked. The people working there (owner maybe?) was really warm and friendly.

I was super excited to try the duck confit skillet and it was good! It was a lot of food for me though, I couldn't finish it.

Then we were craving something sweet so we ordered something chocolatey, like a torte, which was really rich and just didn't hit the spot. Can't remember what exactly.

I hadn't been here for a couple of years. We came here for lunch and found the food to be the same - simply tasty and fresh! We both ordered the avocado and focaccia. The bread was crispy topped with 2 sunny side eggs. You have a choice of bacon or sausage.

We felt safe as we were seated a good distance from other tables. They do a great job keeping the place clean. Next time we hope to visit for dinner. It's good to know they have prepared food for takeout.

Parking is a bit of a challenge but it's worth it considering you're getting quality food. There are side streets nearby.

julia's bday celebration continues - this time with my bestie s. it was also a semi-celebration for her new job! i can't rmb where i found this hidden gem but boy was it worth it!

it is located just off the highway in north van, and the restaurant itself was a small, quaint place hidden around industrial shops. there is parking in the back and ample street parking around the place. as it is a smaller restaurant, resos are def recommended.

we were greeted right away at the door - the owner asked if we had resos, which we did. she rmb that it was a bday dinner and asked who's bday it was. julia received more bday greetings, and yes it is never enough!

there is a rotating drinks/wine list, which is not found on the site so julia had to decide what she wanted to have. i ultimately had the st. germain and s had the chambord. both were refreshing and light - perfect start to the dinner!

some complimentary bread was provided and both of us loved that it was lightly toasted. it was crispy and warm - s' not a big fan of bread and thoroughly enjoyed it.

we shared the mussels - the sauce was garlicky with a bit of a kick from chilli peppers. the sourdough bread that came with the dish was perfect to soak up the juices! the mussels were fresh and decent sized.

i had the duck confit while s had the lamb shank. my duck confit was done amazingly - the skin was crispy and flavourful, the meat fell right off the bone and the jus on the bottom tied everything together. there were small slices of bacon that was a nice surprise as well. s shared some of her lamb with me even tho i'm not a big fan of lamb personally. the shank was not gamey at all - peeve of mine and basically why i don't like lamb - and the mash was smooth and creamy.

we were stuffed at this point and didn't order any dessert. there was a table beside us with 2 ladies that did order dessert, and theirs looked delicious! when we were paying, the owner told us that they have brunch everyday. guess that means julia will be dropping by very soon

The food here is fantastic, and more memorable than the meal I had at Le Faux Borgeouis. The decor is simpler though and the location could be more inviting. We ate here in the summer and the portable AC unit was struggling to keep up with the temperature outside. The staff were really nice and it's a great place to get a really solid French meal in a casual setting.

What a wonderful find, intimate and cozy, minimal decor and in the least likely of neighbourhoods.

First off I'd have to say they're COVID friendly! Meaning they are following the rules, less tables, spread out and wearing face masks and disinfecting everything after each table is done and distancing themselves as much as possible during service. This made me feel a lot better about going out to dine again.

My overall impression is the food is carefully prepared and not unlike any better dining experience you'd find in Paris. Bonus here is they cater to North American appetites! Portions are generous. The fois gras mousse appie is a must try for first timers! Light in texture but full in taste without being overly rich feeling on the tongue as you would with a solid piece. The onion jam is super tasty and goes well with the airy brioche it's served with. The other appie you must try is the Alsacienne onion tart. Served with a small side of greens, this is one to share. It has a wonderful light flaky buttery crust and equally tasty filling of melt in your mouth onions! The house charcuterie was also very good and another appie you could share!

I can't say enough good things about the rest of our meal so you should just go and try it for yourself! Oh the lemon tart for dessert was excellent!

A cute little restaurant with very friendly staff. I ordered the Duck Lyonnaise Salad, which was pretty good but a bit pricy. However, I think the Croque Madame was definitely worth the price and tastier!

We came here for brunch and ordered two of their skillet dishes. I got their Black Bar ($21) which was a braised beef skillet in a creamy curry-like sauce with beautifully soft poached eggs. A well balanced dish of flavors and the beef was well marinated and tender. Quite delightful of a dish, wish there was more bread to dip in the sauce!

My friend got the Lyon ($16). The couple nibbles I had gave me the impression that this was a bit too salty for my liking, but the bacon flavor did come through nicely.

A little storefront with decent social distancing, would definitely come by again if I'm in the area.