This French guy I knew who went to UT was probably the biggest snob I have ever met. Talk about PICKY, the guy would even set the table French style with the fork facing down (because facing up is soooo tacky). Anyway, my point is, this picky French dude had a weekly affair with Chez Nous, so I figured, if he liked it, it must be pretty damn good.
The setting is simple, small, cozy, romantic, and very country French...regional food, you know? We were greeted by a woman with the most beautiful french accent, our table surrounded by French speaking families, ugh so perfect.
A little wine, and we were good to try the appetizer: Pâté maison. Homemade pate with cornichons and olives. I'm telling you, it's the simple things in life. Yum!
Italianini (whose French isn't too shabby) had the Escalopes de veau en papillote. Basically your Veal cordon bleu. Veal scallopini with mandrange ham and gruyere with white wine tarragon cream sauce. It was delicious. So creamy, yet poignant. Perfect.
I had Poisson rôti à l’anis. Halibut roasted on shaved fennel with pastis, fumet, creme fraiche, and fried celeriac. You know how much I love fennel and celeriac. I was in heaven. Super light but full of flavor. Delish!
We skipped dessert, but I can't wait to go back and try them all!
All I know is that 27 years of French and Austin regulars can't be wrong.
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