点评:From the looks of the exterior, one wouldn't think this restaurant would be as classy as it is. Initially, I was afraid I arrived at the wrong place, or the internet lied to me by saying it was open when it actually wasn't. Thankfully, that wasn't the case as I discovered the entrance was in the back of the building- inside the parking lot.
My partner & I had a reservation for 5:45pm, and we were greeted by a employee right away. We were taken to a clean seating area, placed in front of a large painting that sparked conversation while we waited for our food. In fact, the whole dining area was decorated with unique paintings. In retrospect, I remember commenting on at least three of them.
Our server introduced himself swiftly, and introduced the special meals that were taking place that day- including a Chilean Sea Bass that I would go on to order for myself. For starters, my partner & I shared a French Onion Soup & Escargot along with complimentary bread & butter. All of it was absolutely delicious and fresh! Tip: Try to refrain from eating all your bread if you're ordering Escargot; you're going to want to save it to soak up the delicious sauce.
For entrees, my partner ordered a Roasted Duck to pair with my Sea Bass, and both were great. The fish took the edge though since I didn't like scavenging for bones while eating the duck; plus, the Sea Bass melted in your mouth so well, I made an audible delighted sound when I had my first bite.
Normally, I wouldn't order dessert, but it was a special occasion, so I indulged in a Grand Marnier Soufflé while my partner had the highly recommend Crepes Suzette. What more could I say that I haven't said already? The dessert was incredible, and for my first time having Soufflé, this was a great introduction.
I won't deny that part of my raving over this restaurant had to do with the special event my partner & I were celebrating, which could make things more rose-tinted, per say, but I like to believe that the atmosphere of the restaurant enhanced our joy.
Though the dining area was small, it was filled with warmth. I cannot speak for the employees personal feelings on their jobs, but I'll say at the very least that they appeared to love their work and in turn, their enthusiasm made me more excited to try their food.
The decorations piqued my interest to learn more about them, like one would feel in The Louve Museum in Paris. Even the other attendees, whom come from all walks of life, contributed to the good vibes. I saw groups of friends catching up, couples engrossed in their own world, families celebrating birthdays, and several parties had an employee take photos for them to commemorate their big night out.
I'm pretty sensitive to my environment, and oftentimes can feel overstimulated when it becomes too stressful, but at Le Rendez-Vous, it was different. Sure, there was a lot going on, but instead of feeling anxious, I remained in a state of calm (and that's not just because I had a Blonde Cosmo cocktail). The happiness exuded off everyone was noticed by me, and as a result, I too was happy. Happier leaving than I was when I entered.
I felt gratitude for my partner choosing this place, and even more that I have a chance to experience more wondrous things like how I felt here. Call me overly sentimental, but I cannot deny that this is how I felt. Le Rendez-vous isn't just a place that serves food; it's a place that'll make you feel loved.
翻译:从外观来看,人们不会认为这家餐厅如此高档。起初,我担心自己来错了地方,或者互联网骗了我,说它营业,但实际上没有营业。谢天谢地,事实并非如此,因为我发现入口在建筑后面的停车场内。
我和我的搭档预订了下午 5:45 的座位,一名员工马上就迎接了我们。我们被带到一个干净的座位区,坐在一幅大画前,等待食物时,这幅画引发了人们的交谈。事实上,整个用餐区都装饰着独特的画作。回想起来,我记得至少对其中三幅画作发表了评论。
我们的服务员迅速介绍了自己,并介绍了当天的特色菜,包括智利海鲈鱼,我会自己点这道菜。首先,我和我的搭档分享了一份法式洋葱汤和蜗牛,还有免费的面包和黄油。所有这些都非常美味和新鲜!提示:如果您点的是蜗牛,请尽量不要吃掉所有的面包;您需要留着面包来吸收美味的酱汁。
作为主菜,我的同伴点了烤鸭搭配我的鲈鱼,两道菜都很棒。不过鱼的味道更胜一筹,因为我不喜欢在吃鸭子的时候寻找鱼骨;另外,鲈鱼入口即化,我咬下第一口时发出了悦耳的声音。
通常我不会点甜点,但这是一个特殊的场合,所以我点了 Grand Marnier 舒芙蕾,而我的同伴点了备受推荐的 Crepes Suzette。我还能说什么呢?甜点令人难以置信,这是我第一次吃舒芙蕾,这是一个很好的开场。
我不否认我对这家餐厅的赞美部分与我和我的搭档正在庆祝的特殊活动有关,这可能会让事情变得更加美好,但我喜欢相信餐厅的氛围增强了我们的喜悦。
虽然用餐区很小,但却充满了温暖。我无法代表员工对工作的个人感受,但我至少可以说,他们似乎热爱自己的工作,反过来,他们的热情让我更兴奋地品尝他们的食物。
这些装饰激起了我的兴趣,让我想了解更多,就像在巴黎卢浮宫博物馆的感觉一样。甚至来自各行各业的其他与会者也为这种良好的氛围做出了贡献。我看到一群群朋友在叙旧,情侣们沉浸在自己的世界中,家人在庆祝生日,还有几场派对都有员工为他们拍照,以纪念他们的盛大夜晚。
我对周围环境非常敏感,压力太大时常常会感到过度兴奋,但在 Le Rendez-Vous 就不同了。当然,有很多事情发生,但我没有感到焦虑,而是保持着平静的状态(这不仅仅是因为我喝了一杯金发科斯莫鸡尾酒)。我注意到了每个人身上散发出的快乐,因此,我也很高兴。离开时比进来时更开心。
我很感激我的伴侣选择了这个地方,更感激我有机会体验更多像我在这里感受到的奇妙事物。可以说我过于多愁善感,但我不能否认这就是我的感受。Le Rendez-vous 不仅仅是一个提供食物的地方;它是一个让你感受到爱的地方。