Le Zinc has been operating for quite some time now in the midst of Noe Valley and I'm glad I finally gave it a shot. A $50 Groupon helped in making my decision, and we went on a Monday for lunch. The Salade du Jour (10) consisted of frisee with lardons, croutons and that lovely poached egg on top, in a light raspberry vinaigrette. I found it odd that they didn't bring any bread along with the starter, but rather with the mains. I chose the Coq Au Vin (18) simply because I hadn't had it in about 30 years. A classic old school French dish of chicken in a red wine sauce with julienned carrot and zucchini and mashed potatoes. Once again, I'm not a fan of 'tower' serving - I like my chicken here, my vegetables there and my taters next to both. I will say this was a succulent dish, not too salty, the mashed potatoes very rich in flavor - I suspect a healthy dose of butter and cream.
The unnamed companion had the Foie Gras (16) and reminded me that come next July, there will be no more available in California. I hope the PETA people are happy. No doubt there will be an underground market for it, just the same as there used to be for California sturgeon roe. At any rate, we both agreed that it was quite good and we offered our condolences to the duck that sacrificed his or her all.
To cap this pleasant experience, a little Sorbet (8). We chose mango and the coconut-lime flavors, served on a house made tuile which had bits of candied orange peel in the crust. Dynamite! I really like this place and I want to come back for dinner. They have a patio in back, but they allow dogs out there if you go through the parking lot and enter by the back gate. Sorry, I don't like pets at the dinner table.4.5 on the new Meter (1 to 5)
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