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Make your reservations now: The experience of dining at Chez L'Epicier in Palm Beach is truly incomparable.
The beautifully designed restaurant, which feels like the epitome of casual, comfortable elegance, is the creation of renowned French Canadian Chef Laurent Godbout and his wife, Vronique Deneault. Their only other Chez L'Epicier is in Montreal, Canada.
The service strikes the perfect balance of solicitous, friendly and knowledgeable – much to the credit of Tristan Baylor, general manager and partner, who carefully monitors each table as well as the thriving, cozy bar area.
The cocktail menu is a work of art, with each drink concocted to create a party for the palate. The Chez L'Epicier Martini is a must-try, with Ketel One vodka, yuzu, strawberry syrup and ginger ale, and the Foam-Tini is a wildly creative combination of Patron Silver tequila, Grand Marnier, elderflower juice, yuzu foam and Espelette pepper.
These delectable libations are indicative of the phenomenal food to come. Every dish is its own kind of special thanks to a many-layered flavor approach. The Avocado Tartare, with yuzu dressing and puffed red quinoa, is a vegetarian's dream, and the Roasted Snails, with shiitake mushrooms braised in red wine with garlic chips and parsley ju, are a tasty, tender treat that I had never experienced anywhere else.
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Main courses like Seared Chilean Sea Bass, with honey-soy glaze, cauliflower puree and sauteed spinach, melt in your mouth, and side dishes like Foie Gras Mac & Cheese and Roasted Brussels Sprouts, with bacon, maple syrup and red wine vinegar, are both unusual and exceptional. Every Thursday, Chez L'Epicier offers all-you-can-eat Mussels and French Fries with a variety of sauces – so mark your calendar and join the crowd of patrons who enjoy the feast again and again.
Dessert at Chez L'Epicier can't be missed. Who knew there was even such a thing as Avocado Cheesecake, with almond foam, pineapple sorbet and confit? It's creamy and delicious. Equally amazing but in a different way is the Melt-Away Dark Chocolate Sphere: Warm chocolate sauce is poured over the chocolate sphere, which, when cracked, reveals a brownie, raspberry sorbet and a fresh berry treasure inside.
I can't return to Chez L'Epicier fast enough. O
Chez L'Epicier is located at 288 S. County Road, Palm Beach. For more information, call 561-508-7030 or visit chezlepicier.com.
