Le Pain Quotidien *UPDATED*
- Author:
- Jackie McMillan
- Posted:
- Wednesday, 25 November 2009
This week I am touting Norton Street venues that stray from the expected cuisine. I recently reminded myself on a sun-drenched afternoon why I frequent this cafe. Their Toasted Ham and Cheese Croissant ($7.95) remains an exercise in perfection, perched on an artist’s palette with a trio of mustards and artfully arranged slices of radish and cucumber. A thick toasted slice of Banana Bread ($5) came with naught but a golden wedge of butter – ah simplicity. The latter suited the well-made Iced Coffee ($5.50), while the former was accented by a refreshing Apple and Ginger ($4.75). With the memory of this experience fresh in my mind, when we were next struck with a hunger plagued by indecision (a rare thing in my house) we returned for an evening grazing meal made up of two platters. Did I mention indecisive? The Board of Fine Cheeses ($19.95) impressed with super fresh pecans, a chalky goat’s cheese, aged cheddar and Gruyère, mild brie and a Fourme d’Ambert blue. The Charcuterie Platter ($19.95) had a good assortment of cold meats, a fat slice of pate and cornichons. Both were accompanied by a generous selection of rustic breads; and went well with a surprisingly accessible Hunter Valley Rosemount Show Reserve Chardonnay ($8/glass, $36/bottle).
Le Pain Quotidien
54 Norton Street, Leichhardt
Ph: (02) 9564 0099 www.lepainquotidien.com.au
French/Café $-$$
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