Nancy, Barb and I are off to dinner in downtown Santa Rosa. There is this wonderful French type bistro called Bistro 29. Here is what I read on their website before checking out the menu. "Bistro 29 is a traditional bistro specializing in “Breton” regional cuisine. The number 29 comes from the department of Finistère (end of the earth) located in the upper tip of north-west France. Known for the Galette de blé noir (traditional buckwheat crêpe) and sweet crêpes, Bretagne also uses a variety of local seafood and produce that can easily be found in and around northern California.
At Bistro 29 we strive to make traditional and nontraditional dishes using these ingredients and old world techniques. If there are any questions with the menu please feel free to ask your server for any help."
Keep in mind that we were there in early June and thus the menu has changed since our visit. What did we eat? All at the suggestion of Executive Chef Brian Anderson.
Soupe des Johnnies: onion cider soup with buckwheat crepe dentelle and gruyere cheese. In other words, their take on a French Onion Soup. We loved it!
Seared Goat Cheese Crottin: endive, grilled pears and hazelnut salad with banyuls vinaigrette.
Buckwheat crepe with wild mushrooms. Had to have a savory crepe.
Daube of Beef: red wine braised beef with fromage blanc and Sierra Rose potato puree caramelized baby turnips and grilled spring onions.
Seared Duck Breast: with rye spatzle, cherry-rye whiskey reduction and wild arugula-almond salad (Doesn't this make your mouth water?)
Brick Roasted "Spring" Chicken: with Brussels sprouts, tarragon jus and truffle pommes frites.
Because it was my birthday, we had a piece of chocolate cake, a few beignets and a buckwheat crepe with a scoop of ice cream that the chef makes.
We all agreed that the food here was more than yummy.
I took these photos, and I have to say that they are not the best...but you get the drift.
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