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Five bistro-style menus — coq au vin, duck confit, beef bourguignon — the kind of slow, classic French cooking worth setting aside a whole evening for.

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All 5 French Bistro Menus
Menu 1 of 5
Starter
French Onion Soup
Rich caramelized onion soup topped with a broiled cheese crust.
Main
Coq au Vin
Chicken braised slowly in red wine with mushrooms and bacon.
Dessert
Crème Brûlée
Silky vanilla custard with a crackling caramelized sugar top.
"Coq au vin's a slow game, but the payout's worth it."
Menu 2 of 5
Starter
Leek and Potato Soup
Creamy pureed soup finished with a swirl of chive oil.
Main
Steak Frites
Pan-seared steak served with crisp golden French fries.
Dessert
Chocolate Mousse
Airy dark chocolate mousse, chilled and lightly whipped.
"Steak frites — the house's most reliable hand tonight."
Menu 3 of 5
Starter
Escargot in Garlic Butter
Tender snails baked in garlic-herb butter, served with bread.
Main
Duck Confit
Slow-cooked duck leg with crisp skin and tender, rich meat.
Dessert
Tarte Tatin
Upside-down caramelized apple tart baked in buttery pastry.
"Duck confit's a rare hand at this table — worth the ante."
Menu 4 of 5
Starter
Niçoise Salad
Tuna, egg, olives, and green beans over crisp lettuce with vinaigrette.
Main
Beef Bourguignon
Beef slow-braised in red wine with pearl onions and mushrooms.
Dessert
Profiteroles
Cream-filled choux pastry drizzled with warm chocolate sauce.
"Bourguignon takes the whole table's patience, and it pays out."
Menu 5 of 5
Starter
Baked Camembert
Warm melted camembert baked with honey and herbs, served with bread.
Main
Chicken Provençal
Chicken braised with tomato, olive, and herbes de Provence.
Dessert
Lemon Tart
Bright, tangy lemon curd baked in a crisp buttery shell.
"Baked camembert's the opening hand that sets the tone."

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