The flavors of Provence prevail at this north Dallas-area restaurant.:
Lavendou Restaurant Review: This tiny gem is reminiscent of Provence, both in its sunny yellow-and-blue décor and its classic French bistro menu. The intense onion soup crowned with broiled cheese may be the best version in town, the soufflés rise to great heights and the pommes frites are so good that you won’t find yourself reaching for the ketchup. Hold off a bit on the homemade bread so you...
Escape the nearby strip malls and traffic and spend some down time in this French-styled bistro in Far North Dallas, where folks come as they are. The dining room is decorated with Provençal blues and yellows and floral prints. Try the cassoulet, roasted chicken or duck, or one of many seafood specialties. Leave room for dessert; the menu is almost as extensive as the entrée choices.
Review: Lavendou:
Here’s a little ray of sunshine amid the doom and gloom of the current local restaurant climate: Lavendou, named one of the 12 best new restaurants in this magazine in 1997, is still one of the city’s top dining experiences. The little Provence-inspired bistro is trapped in a nondescript strip shopping center in Far North Dallas. Yet on a recent Saturday night, every seat in the house was...
This tiny gem is reminiscent of Provence, both in its sunny yellow-and-blue décor and its classic French bistro menu. The intense onion soup crowned with broiled cheese may be the best version in town, the soufflés rise to great heights, and the pommes frites are so good that you won’t find yourself reaching for the ketchup. Hold off a bit on the wonderful homemade bread so you can try the...