Friday night I finally ate at Bistrot du Coin. Over the years I'd heard so much about this place from friends living in DuPont and nearby, and given my appreciation for French food, I was dying to try it.
Truth is, I had low expectations. But now I feel like a jerk for assuming that this was a yuppie scenester place that delivered more atmosphere than quality food. Bistrot du Coin turned out a fantastic meal in a great atmosphere.
To start, I had Gratinée des Halles (French Onion Soup) that - really - is the best I've ever had. The cheese was perfectly crispy, the broth cooked long enough that the onions mostly disintegrated, leaving a delicious balance of wine and onion. I expect to return just for a second helping of this soup.
C and I also shared Salade d'artichaut et asperges (baby artichoke and grilled asparagus salad), Gratin d’endives au jambon (braised endives with French ham, Swiss gruyère and béchamel sauce), Mergez grillées, taboulé version Bistrot (Grilled spicy lamb and beef sausages served with couscous salad) and a dessert that was not very memorable, hence why I can not list it here. Overall, it was a great meal and representative of my view of authentic French cooking. Oh, and the scene was happenin'!
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