Le Charm & to Stay Charming..

OMG.

I went on a date with a nice boy one dark Thursday night. We sat down, ordered, chatted, sipped, got deeper into conversation, and then.... my heart started racing.......

The food came.

I got more excited about what was on the table than from what was behind it. oops.

LOOKIE!

Divine Orange Crème Brulée

Mouth-watering Chocolate Moëlleux served with white chocolate ganache and a hot dark chocolate heart

Is it bad etiquette to take photos of gorgeous food while on a date?

Chou Chou!

one word: DELIGHTFUL!!! :)

Met up with my lovely friend here for brunch on a Sunday afternoon in Forest Hill. The native French owner smothered us with slobbery kisses on the cheek and lead us to a table for two. We ordered the scrumptious French Onion Soup, Parisienne omelet, and the sampler plate of tarts: Apricot, Chantilly, Nutty Chocolate, & Mandarin Orange (my favourite). I was very disappointed that they ran out of the Chocolate Pear Tart! boo. But the other tarts were still delicious... expensive but delicious.

The real highlight of the meal was the French café. It was so smooth and enjoyable. No bitterness. I'm going to go back for my Choc. Pear Tart and French Coffee.

Chez Maman

In Potrero Hill.

What an intimate vibe, like I was in my French mother's kitchen. One bar, two tables. A short wait later, my friend and I were seated by the very friendly, loud and quirky French owner. haha. I want to be his friend. He would probably make fun of me all the time and I would laugh and love it.

We both ordered burgers, since I heard they were stellar. Served on broiche with frites and a mixed greens salad. The burger was delicious! Juicy, medium (as I liked it), and satisfied my taste buds. Next time, I will try it with an egg, this time I got it with bacon. Should've ordered a crepe but got the Creme Brulee instead since we were very full. Not so great. Watery and looked like they were in a hurry to make it.. it was nearing closing time.

I would make another trip. Very cozy. Perfect for a solo meal as well. I eyed a man eating mussels alone at the bar. Content!

French Macaroons

A description so accurate, I had to steal it from a yelp.com commenter...

"The thing about a great french macaroon is that it shouldn't leave you thinking: "hmm, that was ok." It should have you wanting to roll around the floor in culinary ecstasy."

Hahaha! Isn't that so true!? Agreed.

Pâtisserie Philippe

Fabulously French. Mouth-watering macarons. Delectable. Go immediately.

Best for an afternoon chat with a new or an old friend. Complimentary coffee, I think. voila!

655 Townsend Street