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RESTAURANTS/REVIEWS - J0YCE'S CHOICES
JOYCE’S CHOICESJoyce’s monthly choice and restaurant recommendations should be taken as good advice. After graduating from college she started her culinary career in Boston and Cambridge, MA restaurants as a pastry chef. She attended cooking school in Paris at LaVarrenne. Upon returning to the USA she studied and received a Master’s of Science Degree in Hotel and Food Service Management at Florida International University in Miami. Her experience in South Florida began at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. She owned and operated From the Oven, a catering business, for ten years. Her volunteer career included the position of Bailli for the Boca Raton La Conférie de la Chaîne de Rotisseur, an international food and wine society. Listed below are area restaurants reviewed by Joyce. Look for monthly additions to this informative section of EastBocaRatonLiving. Contact us: 561-251-8244 cell | 561-367-6171 office | DeVitaGroup@aol.com THIS MONTH'S FEATURE REVIEW Joyce's Choice May 2012 Café Auribeau 209 SE 1st St Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-417-6790 A bit of France has come to Boca Raton in the form of a quaint little café in Royal Palm Place. Auribeau named after the medieval village Auribeau-sur-Siagne is situated hilltop between Cannes and Grass in the Alpes-Maritime. Chef Allen Seiler of international descent comes from an extensive culinary background including Aureole in New York City and supplying bake goods to Harrods in London. His friendly nature, roaming the patio to greet his guests while cooking in the back, sets the tone for the restaurant. The contemporary and simplistic decor features banquets inside and an awning covered patio for al fresco dining. Dining is casual but intimate. There is no over powering back ground noise here. Conversations are easily heard between dinner guests. Recognized for its delicious and comforting weekend brunch, dinner is excellent too. Lunch is also served Tuesday through Friday. Classic French onion soup with caramelized red and yellow onions that creates the darkest and richest soup topped with a garlic crouton and baked gruyere cheese ($8.00) begins the menu and is a perfect rendition. Lobster bisque ($10.00) and a soup du jour ($6.00) also make an appearance. Starters include baked brie ($9.00), a house salad with mustard vinaigrette ($6.00), perfectly grilled asparagus vinaigrette ($8.00) and house made pate de foie de poulet and truffle mousse pate ($9.00). Nothing could be more authentic. The steamed mussels ($10.00) with pernod, diced fennel and a touch of cream create an aromatic broth for the plump bivalves. Plenty of choices are available for the carnivore. The Moroccan lamb tangine ($10.00) with herbed couscous is braised lamb shoulder prepared with dried apricots, chickpeas and tomatoes and is one of the most popular entree items. Grilled ribeye with green peppercorn and cognac cream sauce ($29.00) is a 12 ounce serving and the short ribs Bourguignon($21.00) braised in red wine are two huge pieces of tender beef served with creamy polenta. Coq Au Vin($18.00) traditional braised chicken leg and thigh in a tomato, chicken stock and white wine sauce with mushrooms, onions and bacon is served on top of pappardelle. The roast duck ($26.00) glazed with honey, molasses, orange juice and soy sauce is as crisp as could be. Fish offerings include seared salmon ($21.00) and a fish of the day which is grilled Grenobloise style with served with lemon, butter, caper and pimento sauce over garlic mashed potatoes. Chocolate mousse ($7.00) completes the meal. The wine list comprises of French wines and the corkage charge is $15. Food is fresh, flavorful and imaginative. A neighborhood restaurant that offers a real dining experience at very reasonable prices. |
