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Chat Noir

655 Anton Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92626

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  • French
Description

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?








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