Louis le Francais, New Albany

I went with a friend a couple of weeks ago and we both loved it! Each of us had one small disappointment with the meal, but not enough to keep us from going back.

My disappointment was the leek and potato soup. It didn't help that my brain was all set for the Rover's version. I didn't get any leek flavor at all - it was very dark green and tasted more like grass soup.

My friend's disappointment was the cod. It was cold, but the flavor ensured that she ate it all anyway.

We both had the chocolate mousse and it was superb. My lamb was wonderful, as was her quiche.

I wish Chef Louis would open a boulangerie (I probably misspelled that) as a side line, so I could buy some of those crusty, warm baguettes.

- Mark

Welcome to the forum, Mark!

I went with a friend a couple of weeks ago and we both loved it! Each of us had one small disappointment with the meal, but not enough to keep us from going back.

My disappointment was the leek and potato soup. It didn't help that my brain was all set for the Rover's version. I didn't get any leek flavor at all - it was very dark green and tasted more like grass soup.

My friend's disappointment was the cod. It was cold, but the flavor ensured that she ate it all anyway.

We both had the chocolate mousse and it was superb. My lamb was wonderful, as was her quiche.

I wish Chef Louis would open a boulangerie (I probably misspelled that) as a side line, so I could buy some of those crusty, warm baguettes.

- Mark

Welcome to the forum, Mark!

Vichyssoise is traditionally served cold - I think in this town it's a good idea to note that on the menu so as note to surprise anyone. We have not made it yet but are planning to get to New Albany soon.

@ Mark Head

The server did not represent the soup to be Vichyssoise, we were told it was leek & potato, and it was servered warm (cold soup would not have been appropriate that night).

- Mark

Downtown New Albany now has another really good restaurant and it might now be the best in our fair city.

This information is subject to change, but the probable date for the first-ever beer dinner at Louis Le Français (133 East Market Street in downtown New Albany) is Thursday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m.

I joined Tim Eads of Starlight Distribution LLC yesterday morning for a chat with the Frenchman himself. Tim will be featuring a few Bieres de Garde ales from the Shelton portfolio, to which I'll add a couple of appropriate NABC beers. Apart from three or four other courses, the Frenchman revealed the beer dinner's projected pièce de résistance: Alsatian choucroute garnie ...

http://potablecurmudgeon.blogspot.com/2012/01/advance-notice-beer-dinner-and-alsatian.html

American Irish and traditional french are worlds apart, try the lamb chops, or the white fish with the lobster sauce.