Over the years the Historic IdanHa Hotel has had numerous restaurants occupy space at the street level of the building. It’s been a chop house, Brazilian steakhouse and many more. I think now that it has found a tenant that could rightfully occupy that space for years to come.
My only experience came yesterday for a work lunch but this will be short lived. I am looking forward to the next visit already and will most likely make a breakfast stop (highly recommended from trusted source).
It’s been quite a while since a menu has stumped me on choosing what to order. Everything on the lunch menu looks wonderful and makes you wish you could try one of everything. I decided to start with the seared Ahi and back this up with the Bacon Melt and Potato Salad. My dining partner selected the French Onion soup and Tuscany Crostinis.
Seared Ahi is a funny thing. No matter were you go it’s prepared a different way each time. This day, not a big fan. They describe it as, “Lavender crusted Ahi Loin on a bed of spring greens, served with sweet soy and wasabi spread”. I describe it as, “Tasteless crusted Ahi on a pinch of spring green, served with molasses soy and green tasteless spread no one in their right mind would call wasabi”. It was eatable but this is honestly the only time I have ever left Ahi uneaten.
The only other disappointment was the French onion soup. Actually disappointment would not be fare to say. It all got eaten but was reported to “not be the best in town”. Don’t be discouraged though. This is a place everyone should try at least twice. Once for breakfast and once for lunch or dinner.
If for some reason nothing on the menu is jumping out at you, try the Tuscany Crostinis or the Bacon Melt. Both are very satisfying and priced accordingly. Something about the combination of fresh tomatoes, sweet basil, fresh buffalo mozzarella and a balsamic drizzle that really gets my taste buds going. Add apple wood smoked bacon, ripe avocados and green onion to a couple slices or grilled whole wheat bread and it’s better than……nah not that…. but it’s really good.
So stay away from the Ahi, or not, but dive into the rest of this fabulous looking menu. http://www.lavieenrosebakery.com/
I will try to remember to do a follow up blog after I try breakfast. If I don’t get it done prior to your visit to La Vie En Rose please post your comments.
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My fiance and I ate there for our first time about 3 months ago because we happened to score the 94.9 gift cert. for $25/receive $50 credit deal. Overall I thought the food was pretty good but wow, overpriced for what you're getting! We could go to Brick 29 for half the distance, much better quality, LOCAL food and wines, and have some moolah leftover for dessert AND with wonderful service where the waitress doesn't stick out her tongue while carrying a heavy platter. :) Although the dinner wasn't the best experience, I have also heard that their breakfasts are killer...so we'll check that out sometime soon hopefully.
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