Claudine

You know how I had the anonymous Q&A on my Ig some weeks ago? Well someone (not my husband) asked what my favourite food was. And I said French! With Japanese coming in a close second.

Well, this handsome husband of mine..read my reply on IG, and he said he never knew that! He always thought Japanese was my favourite, and at the same time, I just like foie gras. 

And you know what? He surprised me with a dinner date at Claudine over the weekend (it would have been sooner, but they're pretty booked up in advanced). I never expected it, nor do I expect or request such things, but it's really a very sweet and thoughtful surprise. 

Claudine is a French neo-brasserie by Julien Royer. It's on Dempsey Hill, where the White Rabbit used to be. For starters, we had the HOKKAIDO UNI & CRAB REMOULADE, and half a dozen of the MAJESTIC JACQUES COCOLLOS (oysters). The oysters were damn good. The crab thingy ... was ok only.

I haven't had steak tartare in like at least a decade... and oh boy this STEAK TARTARE À LA PARISIENNE was good! Tender, tasty, feel the juicy freshness all around your mouth mmmm...

Adamson went for the NOIR DE BIGORRE (pork chop). He liked it, especially the sauce. I must say the portion is huge though. 

For dessert we had the STRAWBERRY GARIGUETTE, and the ÎLE FLOTTANTE. Dessert wasn't my thing... I really just wanted a very well made and traditional creme brulee ... but don't have. 

The whole meal was enjoyable, the atmosphere not too stuffy, pretty relaxed but still quite a-tas (lol). And most dishes, the portions are large, I was soooo full.

Adamson had a glass of red... while I went for the Loose Rivet New England Ipa... ooh that beer good. My new fav. Haha.

You can check out Claudine's Menu here.
Bon Appétit ! 

(And thank u Bubba for this dinner date).