Those who know me, know that I LOVE good food and don't have an issue spending good money for an amazing meal, as those types of meals are not just about the food but also about the experience. So for as much as I have commented on the food here in China, truth be told, I have yet to have a bad meal. Yes, there have been some crazy (and nasty) things on the menu, and yes we did order donkey once (which I DID NOT eat), I have generally had good food and brunch today was no exception.
When I was in Beijing a few weeks back, I discovered a few high end restaurants and decided that on this trip that I would see if I could try one or two of them out, so today I went to
Maison Boulud for brunch.
Daniel Boulud, for those who don't know, is an award winning French Chef with a 3 Michelin Star restaurant in NYC called Daniel.
Keeping my fingers crossed, I sent off an email yesterday afternoon to see if it would be possible to get a reservation for 1 for brunch for today - late, I know. Brian Reimer, the executive chef quickly responded saying that they would have a place for me at noon. The restaurant is located in
Chi'en Men 23 which is where the old American Embassy used to be and is about a 5 minute taxi from my hotel. When I arrived, they quickly acknowledged me and it was almost as though they were waiting for this solo diner. I was quickly escorted to my table, which btw was not tucked away in the corner by the kitchen, but rather near the front of the restaurant where I could see everything.
Below is a photo montage of what I had for my 3 course brunch. Unfortunately I didn't get pictures of the wine but I started with a 2012 Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rose Cotes de Provence and then for my burger, asked the sommelier to pair something to go with the burger. He chose a 2006 Chateau Baret - which was lovely.
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| Bread basket with Cherry & Apple Preserves & Whipped Cream - there was also a muffins tray |
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Soup of Five Peas and Lettuce, Savory Cream
Smoked Bacon, Brioche Croutons
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The db Burger
Sirloin Burger Filled with Braised Short Ribs & Foie Gras
Served with Pomme Frites
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| White Peach Sorbet |
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| Hot Madeleines |
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| "Just because" treats - home made caramel, macaroons & nougat - yummy! |
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| To finish it all off |
Keeping my fingers crossed, I sent off an email yesterday afternoon to see if it would be possible to get a reservation for 1 for brunch for today - late, I know. Brian Reimer, the executive chef quickly responded saying that they would have a place for me at noon. The restaurant is located in Chi'en Men 23 which is where the old American Embassy used to be and is about a 5 minute taxi from my hotel. When I arrived, they quickly acknowledged me and it was almost as though they were waiting for this solo diner. I was quickly escorted to my table, which btw was not tucked away in the corner by the kitchen, but rather near the front of the restaurant where I could see everything. 
2 comments:
Wow.......sure puts the SW Philly Cheesesteak at Dogpound South to shame.But nevertheless I still am thinking deep fried donkey ears might be a taste sensation too.
Yummy! We have a db here right across from us, yet another reason we need to figure out a time for you to visit!
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