One of my recent discoveries, Chapeau! has been a consistent favorite, and I've returned with friends several times for the cuisine, cosy atmosphere and excellent service. Not a date place typically, because of the noise level and cramped quarters (this little bistro really packs them in), but it's a great venue for group dinners or catching up with old friends. Located in a quiet corner of residential Richmond, it's far from most downtown restaurants and this makes parking a lot easier in the crowded city.
Tonight, we ordered the prix fixe menu, and started with a carrot and pumpkin soup drizzled with cream and croutons. This being early spring, the warm soup was a great way to start a meal on a chilly night. For the main, I had the pork loin over pumpkin puree and cabbage. It was served with an impeccable wine reduction, and the loin was perfectly roasted.
For dessert, I ordered the Chilled Orange Soup with Grand-Marnier, Souffle Glace, Tangerine Sorbet with Orange Segments and Coulis a la Menthe. That's it in the photo. Pure decadence, if you know what I mean.
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