Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Top 5 Chart: Lunch at Adora Restaurant #2

Here as promised my #2 of Top 5 Chart - Adora restaurant.

  • Décor: Simple & smart, “light” bistro style, two floors with a brand new terrace (for smokers or just cigarette-smell fans). Don’t miss the toilet entrance upstairs. A short break between appetizer and the main course can be the perfect timing for visiting up there.
  • Style: Mediterranean influenced by French and Asian cuisine. One of the favorite chef’s ingredients is fresh/cooked/baked/dry coriander. So, those who are not amateurs of this spice, please  check carefully that issue with the waiter in advance. If you like eggplants (the chef does like them) – try out Falafel aux eggplants/aubergine. “Aux” – is my invention to let the dish a nice French sound.
  • Reservation: during summer months is essential. If you’re more than two people, please make a phone reservation. Don’t forget to verify the time, day and month. I know what I’m talking about… 
  • Content: an appetizer and main course. Tap water is served for free and periodically refilled by passing waiters.
  • Budget: starting from 59NIS. Pay attention to extra payments, like bread and additions to some starters and main dishes. Don’t complain afterwards that you were not warned (!).
  • Recommended Dishes:

  • Bread with the mixture of don’t-remember-which-very-delicious seeds and some nice butter-and-garlic-confit-and-arisa stuff to spread over it. 
  • Everything with seafood, fish, great risottos and nice vegetarian dishes; Don’t forget about creative desserts (for those who can afford them)!
  • Service: Most of the time a waiter-hostess opens the door for you, which is already very nice. The service here is mostly very well. If you’re alone and need a company, locate yourself at the small bar, where a cute & smiley barmen is always happy to serve you, talk with you and, surely, drink you up (!).
  • Ambience: French chansons by J.Dassin, M. Brandt and similar guys, girls, madams et monsieurs. 
  • Cosher: No. However, the food is still very delicious.
  • Crowd: 
  • Locals who appreciate Avi Biton’s (chef) food
  • Middle-aged and undefined age couples
  • French-speaking audience
  • Simple but yet sophisticated guys like you and I.

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