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    Mistral has been a French institution on Ventura Boulevard for what feels like forever, and a new team has stepped in after the founding owner retired, refreshing the room and the menu without abandoning the bistro bones. French onion soup arrives crowned with a Comté grilled cheese, and four versions of steak frites suggests a kitchen that takes the assignment seriously. A sommelier handles the wine list, and a full cocktail menu is there if you need it.

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    • French onion soup

      “Look forward to updated bistro classics including including French onion soup crowned with a Comté grilled cheese, confit duck leg à l’orange, and poached branzino paired with panzanella, plus four versions of steak frites.”

      Eater
    • Confit duck leg à l'orange

      “Look forward to updated bistro classics including including French onion soup crowned with a Comté grilled cheese, confit duck leg à l’orange, and poached branzino paired with panzanella, plus four versions of steak frites.”

      Eater
    • Poached branzino

      “Look forward to updated bistro classics including including French onion soup crowned with a Comté grilled cheese, confit duck leg à l’orange, and poached branzino paired with panzanella, plus four versions of steak frites.”

      Eater
    • Steak frites

      “Look forward to updated bistro classics including including French onion soup crowned with a Comté grilled cheese, confit duck leg à l’orange, and poached branzino paired with panzanella, plus four versions of steak frites.”

      Eater

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