http://www.voiceplaces.com/locations/directions/locationId:2528429/
View on Large Map
Get Directions
advertisement
There is something downright satanic about Chat Noir, David Wilhelm?s latest addition to his "Culinary Adventures" family of restaurants. It?s in the had-to-sign-a-pact-with-Mephistopheles execution of his French fare: basil-fed escargot, three-way duck served in an orange-caramel dressing with Mandarin Napoleon cognac, and a dessert of profiteroles stuffed with espresso ice cream. If they serve these in Hell, just where do I sign, Mr. Wilhelm?
"Ask and ye shall receive" said the Nazarene, and so do I. A reader e-mailed me earlier this week wanting to know when I would devote Grub Guide to duck. How about . . . now? If you want your yen covered, e-mail me and I'll probably do it! DINNER... More »
Every couple of Saturdays or so, I'm a guest on KCRW-FM 88.9's excellent program Good Food, where I rap with host Evan Kleiman about the best Orange County eats. One of the eateries we'll soon discuss is Garden Grove's Delicias de México, the... More »
Spring is icumenin, and with it arrives the blooming of love, Jesus and colors. Lots of colors. So instead of picking posies at the park, why not admire the spectrum of tones in the names of some of Orange County's better... More »
I'm sure that New York City's French restaurants received no added business due to the recently concluded Republican National Convention. And I'm sure our local GOP delegation won't flock back to our local Gallic grubberies any time soon either,... More »
Photo by Jeanne RiceLegend holds that a black cat could be the devil himself in disguise or at least a necromancer's familiar. And though I cannot vouch for the veracity of such wives' tales, there is something downright satanic about Chat Noir,... More »
Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Site Map © 2013 Village Voice - All rights reserved.
Find everything you're looking for in your city
Find the best happy hour deals in your city
Get today's exclusive deals at savings of anywhere from 50-90%
Check out the hottest list of places and things to do around your city