Today, Bistro Vindome (1420 Larimer st., Denver) held the perfect experience for Valentines Eats. 

To begin with, the scene and the restaurant ambiance were perfect. It gave me the feeling that I had traveled to Paris, France. We were in a little bistro off of one of the busiest lanes in the town. It gave off a small, cozy & homey feeling that anyone could fall in love with. 

For “Hors D’oevres”, a nice warm chocolate croissant was brought to us. It was the perfect mix of crispy & flakey on the exterior, and a smooth fluffiness inside. Plus, the chocolate was (as the French would call it) “parfait!” Rich, but creamy. 

3 entrees (or “Plats Principaux”) were served to us & each one was perfect for the occasion. We attended brunch, and so therefore we ordered off of the brunch menu:

I ordered (having that sweet tooth that I can never deny) banana custard crepes topped with a swivel of nutella and a powdering of powdered sugar. In all my experiences of crepes, even Shrove Tuesday, this one beat all. The crisp of the perfectly cooked crepe and the banana custard was simply remarkable. 

The second item that was ordered was Quiche du Jour (ham & gruyere cheese). This entree was undeniably amazing as well. The presentation was full of color and it was like a hook; one look and anyone would want to try it. Then, as you digged in, the egg gently dissolved  in one’s mouth and so many other flavors evolved on the pallet. This would be my #1 recommendation to any newcomer and/or experienced diner at the Bistro.

Finally, we ordered a dish of scallops. They were very appropriately seasoned and well cooked (not overcooked {it is very easily done}). They were rested on a bed of chantrelle mushrooms & cauliflower. “Seared Maine scallops, roasted  cauliflower, wild mushrooms, scallop-mushroom panna cotta, lemon confit, chervil”. This plate was beyond exceptional.

All in all, I would rate Bistro Vindome 5/5. Our experience gladly incorporated everything a food critic could look for:

1. GREAT customer service: 
   1. greeting us and opening the door
   2. leading us directly to our table
   3. there was always someone around if anyone needed something. 
2. “Delicieux” food!
3. Ambiance:
   1. enough space to eat without feeling rushed or squished by other tables
   2. good lighting 
   3. table setting: perfect for what was needed
      1. (but maybe some Valentines decor would be nice)
   4. the interior & exterior both looked authentically French

5/5 STARS

Many thanks to our waitress, Lu. 🙂 Perfect recommendations!