Camille

Exterior
Exterior
Private Dining Room
Private Dining Room
Interior
Interior
Counter
Counter
Summer Tasting Menu
Summer Tasting Menu
Wine Pairings
Wine Pairings
Chef Tung Phan
Chef Tung Phan
Tea Egg, Summer Black Truffle   Kaluga Caviar, Pâté Foam  Mr. Joe Duck, Black Sesame
Tea Egg, Summer Black Truffle Kaluga Caviar, Pâté Foam Mr. Joe Duck, Black Sesame
Kaluga Caviar, Pâté Foam
Kaluga Caviar, Pâté Foam
Spiny Florida Lobster, Passionfruit
Spiny Florida Lobster, Passionfruit
Iberico Pork, Lemongrass
Iberico Pork, Lemongrass
Manchester Farm Quail, Leeks
Manchester Farm Quail, Leeks
American Red Snapper, Coconut, Osetra Caviar
American Red Snapper, Coconut, Osetra Caviar
Bread Service: Focaccia, baguette, sour dough, butter with black salt
Bread Service: Focaccia, baguette, sour dough, butter with black salt
Bread Service
Bread Service
Dungeness Crab, Curry
Dungeness Crab, Curry
Dungeness Crab
Dungeness Crab
Kagoshima A5 Wagyu, Local Greens
Kagoshima A5 Wagyu, Local Greens
Banana, Ginger Caramel
Banana, Ginger Caramel
Watermelon and other sorbets with Bird's Eye Chili
Watermelon and other sorbets with Bird’s Eye Chili
Private Dining Room
Private Dining Room

***** (5 stars)

Camille is now in its new, permanent location in Baldwin Park, and what a knockout it is! We had a fabulous meal at the old pop-up in East End Market, and weren’t sure how it could be topped, but it was.

The space is intimate yet spacious, with seating for eight at the counter, plus just four tables, and an elegant glassed-in private dining room for six. It’s easily the most beautiful restaurant in Orlando, and one of the most striking restaurant designs anywhere.

Chef Tung Phan oversees a staff of highly practiced chefs who assemble the complex twelve-course (with actually closer to twenty dishes) menu in front of you. Most courses contain an element of Vietnamese cuisine, but I would not call any specific dish Vietnamese. It’s modern fine dining, with many elements unique to Chef Phan.

We happened to attend on the first night they were doing table service, and although we sat at the counter, it appeared that table service also progressed like they’d been doing it forever. (As of our visit on August 1, 2023 they are not yet doing private dining.)

It’s hard to pick a favorite course given so many astonishingly beautiful and tasty items, and since the menu changes regularly there is no point in my providing a complete run-down. Just feast your eyes on my photos! But I will call out two favorites my companion and I both agreed on in the hopes they will stay on the menu forever: Spiny Florida lobster served with passionfruit, hearts of palm, and various greens was an amazing salad. And the assortment of sorbets including watermelon sprinkled with birds eye chili was a remarkable palate cleanser and pre-dessert.

Two wine pairings are offered, and it is worth getting both if you are a couple, as every one of the selections was thoughtful, matched the food, and contrasted with each other in very interesting ways. Beverage Director Derrick Goodman is very personable, and had interesting comments about each of the wines.

Orlando suddenly has an embarrassment of fine-dining restaurants, and I would place Camille at or near the top of that list.

Camille
4962 New Broad St
Orlando, FL 32814

https://www.yelp.com/biz/camille-orlando

Savour

Interior
Interior
Bar
Bar
Exterior
Exterior
Blackened Grouper
Blackened Grouper
Coffee Rubbed Bistro Tender
Coffee Rubbed Bistro Tender
Potato & Creamed Spinach Gratin
Potato & Creamed Spinach Gratin
Special Tiradito/ceviche
Special Tiradito/ceviche
Cast Iron BBQ Shrimp
Cast Iron BBQ Shrimp

**** (4 stars)

Good food with a New Orleans slant to many items. It's divided into two long narrows spaces, and the bar can actually be more pleasant compared to the dining room, depending on whether you are seated next to an obnoxiously loud six-top like we were. Interesting cocktail list, and a nice selection of wines by the glass. Friendly service.

Savour
115 E Park Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32301

https://www.yelp.com/biz/savour-tallahassee

Aixois

Interior
Interior

***** (5 stars)

What a lovely place to have a sandwich on an outdoor patio! There's a full traditional French bistro menu, and the Croque Monsieur was excellent. But the BLTA was the best I've ever had, with lots of crispy bacon and a spicy remoulade. Very friendly service and a nice selection of wines.

Aixois
301 E 55th St
Kansas City, MO 64114

https://www.yelp.com/biz/aixois-kansas-city-4

Facil

Photo of Facil - Berlin, Germany. Cod
Photo of Facil – Berlin, Germany. Cod
Photo of Facil - Berlin, Germany. Bread
Photo of Facil – Berlin, Germany. Bread
Photo of Facil - Berlin, Germany. Falafel coconut amuse bouche
Photo of Facil – Berlin, Germany. Falafel coconut amuse bouche
Photo of Facil - Berlin, Germany. Interior
Photo of Facil – Berlin, Germany. Interior
Photo of Facil - Berlin, Germany. Menu
Photo of Facil – Berlin, Germany. Menu
Photo of Facil - Berlin, Germany. Entryway
Photo of Facil – Berlin, Germany. Entryway
Photo of Facil - Berlin, Germany. Amuse bouche
Photo of Facil – Berlin, Germany. Amuse bouche
Photo of Facil - Berlin, Germany. Sea bass
Photo of Facil – Berlin, Germany. Sea bass
Photo of Facil - Berlin, Germany. Shabu Shabu
Photo of Facil – Berlin, Germany. Shabu Shabu
Photo of Facil - Berlin, Germany. Duck
Photo of Facil – Berlin, Germany. Duck
Photo of Facil - Berlin, Germany. Carabineiro
Photo of Facil – Berlin, Germany. Carabineiro
Photo of Facil - Berlin, Germany. Osetra caviar
Photo of Facil – Berlin, Germany. Osetra caviar
Photo of Facil - Berlin, Germany. Leek
Photo of Facil – Berlin, Germany. Leek
Photo of Facil - Berlin, Germany. Dessert of beetroot with tarragon ice cream
Photo of Facil – Berlin, Germany. Dessert of beetroot with tarragon ice cream
Photo of Facil - Berlin, Germany. Pina colada ice cream
Photo of Facil – Berlin, Germany. Pina colada ice cream

***** (5 stars)

Lovely two-star Michelin on the rooftop. In a glass box surrounded by trees you feel you are in a forest rather than the middle of Berlin. The lighting and acoustics contribute to a perfect atmosphere.

The eight course tasting menu (actually many more dishes) is inventive and beautiful. Standouts for me we're the amuse bouche of coconut foam covered falafel, the osetra caviar, and the shabu shabu. The leek was visually stunning, individual sections, nori wrapped, hollowed out and filled with a variety of creations.

Service is professional yet friendly. And excellent wine list offers some great choices at reasonable prices for this level of dining.

Facil
Potsdamer Str. 3
10785 Berlin
Germany

https://www.yelp.com/biz/facil-berlin

Le Garrick

Photo of Le Garrick - London, United Kingdom. Exterior
Photo of Le Garrick – London, United Kingdom. Exterior
Photo of Le Garrick - London, United Kingdom. Downstairs
Photo of Le Garrick – London, United Kingdom. Downstairs
Photo of Le Garrick - London, United Kingdom. Downstairs
Photo of Le Garrick – London, United Kingdom. Downstairs
Photo of Le Garrick - London, United Kingdom. Escargots
Photo of Le Garrick – London, United Kingdom. Escargots
Photo of Le Garrick - London, United Kingdom. Paté De Campagne Maison
Photo of Le Garrick – London, United Kingdom. Paté De Campagne Maison
Photo of Le Garrick - London, United Kingdom. Downstairs
Photo of Le Garrick – London, United Kingdom. Downstairs
Photo of Le Garrick - London, United Kingdom. Confit de Canard
Photo of Le Garrick – London, United Kingdom. Confit de Canard
Photo of Le Garrick - London, United Kingdom. Coquelet Au Citron
Photo of Le Garrick – London, United Kingdom. Coquelet Au Citron
Photo of Le Garrick - London, United Kingdom. Café Gourmand
Photo of Le Garrick – London, United Kingdom. Café Gourmand

***** (5 stars)

Such winning ambience at this traditional bistro near Trafalgar Square and the theatre district. Be sure to ask to sit downstairs in the cozy little rooms!

Standouts we're the escargot and the absolutely scrumptious confit of duck.

The cafe gourmand is a great way to try small samples of all their wonderful desserts.

Service is very welcoming.

Le Garrick
10-12 Garrick Street
London WC2E 9BH
United Kingdom

https://www.yelp.com/biz/le-garrick-london

Côte

Photo of Côte - London, United Kingdom. Interior
Photo of Côte – London, United Kingdom. Interior
Photo of Côte - London, United Kingdom. Cheese soufflé
Photo of Côte – London, United Kingdom. Cheese soufflé
Photo of Côte - London, United Kingdom. Moules Frites
Photo of Côte – London, United Kingdom. Moules Frites
Photo of Côte - London, United Kingdom. French onion soup
Photo of Côte – London, United Kingdom. French onion soup

***** (5 stars)

Great traditional brasserie convenient to the theatre district. Frequented by locals, which is always a good sign. Nice wine by the glass selections. Very welcoming staff.

Côte
50-51 St Martin's Lane
London WC2N 4EA
United Kingdom

https://www.yelp.com/biz/c%C3%B4te-london-31

Pied à Terre

Photo of Pied à Terre - London, United Kingdom. Aftermath of the tasting menu with eight wines served blind. Guessed five of them!
Photo of Pied à Terre – London, United Kingdom. Aftermath of the tasting menu with eight wines served blind. Guessed five of them!
Photo of Pied à Terre - London, United Kingdom. Interior
Photo of Pied à Terre – London, United Kingdom. Interior
Photo of Pied à Terre - London, United Kingdom. Cod
Photo of Pied à Terre – London, United Kingdom. Cod
Photo of Pied à Terre - London, United Kingdom. Chablis cheese
Photo of Pied à Terre – London, United Kingdom. Chablis cheese
Photo of Pied à Terre - London, United Kingdom. Rhubarb
Photo of Pied à Terre – London, United Kingdom. Rhubarb
Photo of Pied à Terre - London, United Kingdom. Strawberry Millefeuille
Photo of Pied à Terre – London, United Kingdom. Strawberry Millefeuille

***** (5 stars)

Always a required stop in London. There's a reason this restaurant has been in business more than thirty years.

Our favorite aspect is that they will give you a blind wine paring, so if you're into wine it is really fun to guess with no preconceived notions. Great service and hospitality.

Pied à Terre
34 Charlotte Street
London W1T 2NH
United Kingdom

https://www.yelp.com/biz/pied-%C3%A0-terre-london-3

Clos Maggiore

Upstairs dining room
Upstairs dining room
Tuna
Tuna
Scallops
White asparagus
White asparagus
Stellar bottle of 2005 Clos de la Roche from Nicolas Potel!

***** (5 stars)

This has long been our favorite restaurant in London. It’s certainly the most romantic. The food is sublime, the service is welcoming, and the wine list is a vast resource of reasonably priced treasures. This is always one of our stops on every visit to London.

Clos Maggiore
33 King Street
London WC2E 8JD
United Kingdom

https://www.yelp.com/biz/clos-maggiore-london-2