Simply said, Laurier Cafe is a New American bistro for people who love great food and wine. Hands down one of the best meals I have had to date. My first encounter with Laurier Cafe was on Valentines's day with a special four course tasting menu. Three to four options were available for each course. The first course I chose, was a seared, sesame crusted sushi-grade tuna, wilted frisee, and a chili-citrus vinaigrette that was delightful and refreshing. The second course, was a fresh gulf red snapper filet with sautée vegetables. If that wasn't enough, then along came the mustard-crusted duck breast, rapini, caramelized onion and duck jus. All I can say is rapturous. The duck was cooked to perfection with the rapini al dente and mouth watering. Last, but surely not least. For desert there was the Laurier soft-cooked chocolate cake with crème anglaise served fresh from the oven. Absolutely decadent. The only problem with the desert was that it was so rich, I felt like I needed a little additional insulin to help my pancreas along. I suppose as well I shouldn't forget to mention there extensive and reasonably priced wine list. Cabernets, chardonnays, fume blancs, merlots, or what ever may fit your fancy. They have it. All and all, I was deligtfully impressed and excited to know that a place just around the corner existed that was so refreshing. Truely a new breath of fresh air for Houston cuisine. My compliments and best wishes to chef-owner Gary Fuller.Address:
3139 Richmond Avenue
Houston, Texas 77098
Phone:713.807.1632
http://www.lauriercafe.com/
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