#631, Friday, December 22, 2000
ARTS + FEATURES
a window on Paris at garcon
by Tom Masters
Fresh lilies, low lighting and comfortable, candle-
The staff are painfully polite (something I just can't get used to in Russia) and the pozhaluista count was already off the scale by the time we had ordered. We sat drinking beers ($1.80 each) and devouring baskets of freshly baked baguette while watching our food being prepared through an open hatch -
Indeed, anyone bored of dubious misnomers on Russian menus such as govyadina po-
As a starter, my companion opted for the soup au pistou ($4), while I found my curiosity insisted on salad canaille ($6) which was described on the menu as a "provocative combination" of sliced tomatoes, asparagus, onions, banana slices, rice, celery sticks and lettuce covered in fresh cream and lemon juice.
The soup au pistou -
However, the focus of the meal was on the main courses, which were brought to us on large porcelain trays and which both seemed to combine at least two dishes. My "Pork Andalusia Style" ($12) was sumptuous, filet mignon sautéed and served with eggplants, cubes of tomato and ham, chipolatas and green peppers stuffed with rice -
My companion ordered Chicken Supreme with "Musketeer Sauce" ($8) -
We rounded off the meal with espressos ($2 each), which were of equally high standard.
Paying the bill by Master Card, however, we were reminded that we were indeed still in Russia, as attempt after attempt to process the debit failed. Our unbelievably apologetic waiter encouraged us to read one of many back issues of Paris-
A brief excursion to the Moskovsky Vokzal later, and we left Bistrot Garcon's quiet warmth and friendly staff, and both agreed to come back (with cash) next year.
Bistrot Garson, 95 Nevsky Prospect. Open daily. Dinner for two with a modicum of alcohol, 1,100 rubles ($40). All major credit cards accepted (theoretically). Tel. 277-
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ноября 2001 года.
Beaujolais nouveau в ресторане "BISTROT GARCON" большой, шумный веселый
праздник. Уже в первых числах ноября были распроданы все билеты. Патрик Гранжьен, шеф-
Отведать Beaujolais nouveau в нашем ресторане вы сможете еще на протяжении, пожалуй, целого месяца -
Адрес ресторана "BISTROT GARCON" Невский пр. 95 (м. "Пл. Восстания")
Режим работы: с 9 утра до 1 часа ночи Кухня: французская.
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Bistrot Garcon
Nevsky pr, 95,
Telephone +7 812 2772467
Patrick Grandgien grandmother used to cook very well, and that’s probably why he became a cook. Nowadays he works in Saint Petersburg’s Garcon bistro at Nevsky Pr.95 and he is a glad to offer you the chance to sample some of his dishes.
Patrick recommends trying his Hungarian-
Two thin and tender pancakes under a sauce made of fresh orange juice and Grand Marnier liquor gives you the traditional French dessert “Crepe Suzette”. Patrick only prepares this dessert to order.
The most popular French dish is leek soup, and even the humblest of restaurants offer it.. At the Garcon Bistro this soup has a fine aroma and is tasty and thick, just the way it was served two hundred years ago in small taverns all over France.
At this restaurant the owners are trying to maintain the atmosphere of an old French bistro. The bar (dating from the end of 19th century) was brought here directly from France. The walls of the restaurant are decorated with Francois Pages’ pictures and visitors often purchase them, so the interior frequently changes.
Everything here is simple and democratic. Romantic French music can always be heard at Bistro Garcon and it’s great to dine here with your children. They will be offered kids’ chairs and toys to keep them busy. And, of course, every evening you can enjoy live accordion playing.