Restaurant review

I have decided to deviate just a little bit from my standard format, but not by much.  My mother treated me to lunch and we went to a restaurant that I have never been to before.  The restaurant is called "Café Bistro de la Gare".  Here is the website:  www.cafedelagare.ca. Please note that the website is only in French.

I had the cream of vegetable soup and the steak & red pepper panini with fries.  The soup was creamy and flavorful, the portion was just perfect for lunch.  The panini was quite good.  They did not overdue the roasted red pepper which is very easy to do and often ruins a sandwich.  This one had a good balance of red pepper and thinly sliced steak.  The fries were thin cut and crispy.  The meal was reasonably priced as it included the soup, main dish, tea (or coffee) and dessert.

The atmosphere was really nice.  The restaurant has some nooks and crannies for the guests, providing privacy and keeping the noise level down.  Granted, I was there for lunch, so it was not crowded.  My favorite part of the decor was the shelves that they used as room dividers.  It was filled with books.  English, French, fiction, textbooks, hardcovers, soft covers, old ones and recent ones.  It was visually appealing and a great way to create ambiance.  I loved that idea!

Until next time!