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    A metal gate opens onto a patio strung with lights and greenery, which sets the tone for everything that follows. This is a proper French bistro in suburban Lafayette, with exposed brick, chandeliers, and a menu that runs from gougères and wild boar pâté to venison in puff pastry. The wine list leans French but makes room for California, and the staff move like they've done this a thousand times.

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    One number, weighted & current 69

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    • House-made gougères

      “Think light house-made gougères and wild boar pâté, to a more hearty plate of noisettes de chevreuil poélées (venison stuffed in puff pastry over celery root purée).”

      Michelin Guide
    • Wild boar pâté

      “Think light house-made gougères and wild boar pâté, to a more hearty plate of noisettes de chevreuil poélées (venison stuffed in puff pastry over celery root purée).”

      Michelin Guide
    • Noisettes de chevreuil poélées

      “Think light house-made gougères and wild boar pâté, to a more hearty plate of noisettes de chevreuil poélées (venison stuffed in puff pastry over celery root purée).”

      Michelin Guide
    • Lemon meringue tart

      “The lemon meringue tart is always a sublime way to cap off the feast.”

      Michelin Guide

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    Address
    960 Moraga Rd., Ste. F, Lafayette, CA · Lafayette
    Hours

    Closed now, opens 5 PM

    • Monday Not listed
    • Tuesday 5 PM to 8 PM
    • Wednesday Today 5 PM to 8 PM
    • Thursday 5 PM to 8 PM
    • Friday 11:45 AM to 1:30 PM 5 PM to 8:30 PM
    • Saturday 11:45 AM to 1:30 PM 5 PM to 8:30 PM
    • Sunday Not listed
    Phone
    (925) 385-0793
    Reserve
    OpenTable
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