SIGNATURE DISHES

Truffled goose foie gras Escargots in puff pastry Fresh oysters Grilled rack of lamb Snowfish with creamy asparagus Duck breast

SETTING: A narrow, modern cafe with candle-lit tables and pale yellow tablecloths that soften the mood.

FOOD: On offer here are minimalist dishes for high prices. Begin with caesar salad for a modest-sized, adequate item adorned with bacon bits and fragments of parmesan cheese. Frog legs is tasty but leaves you wishing for more. Agnolottis ravioli arrives in a standard tomato-based sauce. Duck breast with sauteed potatoes and mushrooms is a large serving of breast with a side of potato and mushroom that is not very special. Grilled Australian rack of lamb in rosemary sauce is two small chops along with potatoes, offering a nice flavour. Lots of foie gras choices, along with snails, oysters and other options are also on the menu. Poached pears is a nice dessert choice.

WINE: Plenty of choices from France, plus Australia, California, Chile, Argentina and Italy as well.

SERVICE: Very friendly, anxiously earnest and incredibly sincere.

PRICE: Be prepared to fork over about 4,000 baht for two without wine.