Comments on: Figaro http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/ foodblogging los angeles Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:47:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: JB http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-177214 JB Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:47:15 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-177214 Five years ago Figaro was priced fairly now it is a complete rip-off, a joke and the cooking is far less authentic and tasty! French bistrot cooking :try Mimosa on third street! Five years ago Figaro was priced fairly now it is a complete rip-off, a joke and the cooking is far less authentic and tasty!
French bistrot cooking :try Mimosa on third street!

]]> By: Mestopholes http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-30187 Mestopholes Tue, 04 Jul 2006 23:08:34 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-30187 he wasn't comparing it to mcdonald's in that way.. he wasn’t comparing it to mcdonald’s in that way..

]]> By: Mestopholes http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-30186 Mestopholes Tue, 04 Jul 2006 23:08:07 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-30186 are you up in your head? are you up in your head?

]]> By: C.R. http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-19746 C.R. Sat, 03 Jun 2006 12:19:21 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-19746 I will definitely have to try this one, then!! I've worked in 2 French bistros in LA and both left a lot to be desired all around. Figaro sounds a lot more tantalizing and any French bistro that serves escargot and crepes has got my attention (though I swear no one makes better crepes than a friend of mine - and he's Chinese!!!)! Does Figaro have ratatoui (sp?) and is it better than me mum's? Also, French bistros compared to McDonald's? Heaven forbid someone put those two in the same sentence. Granted, French food may increase your cholesterol just a tad, it's notabley far tastier and classier than anything ever dreamt of by any McDonalds consumer. Who eats that crap? So, now I work for a French chef @ a catering company (he's a Prod'homme, naturally) so I think I am now a polished judge of French cuisine, given that I can compare and contrast authentic, mouth-watering French food from the cheap knock-offs. Can't wait to try Figaro (and Cafe Beaujolais)!! Has anyone tried French 75 in Burbank? I will definitely have to try this one, then!! I’ve worked in 2 French bistros in LA and both left a lot to be desired all around. Figaro sounds a lot more tantalizing and any French bistro that serves escargot and crepes has got my attention (though I swear no one makes better crepes than a friend of mine - and he’s Chinese!!!)! Does Figaro have ratatoui (sp?) and is it better than me mum’s?
Also, French bistros compared to McDonald’s? Heaven forbid someone put those two in the same sentence. Granted, French food may increase your cholesterol just a tad, it’s notabley far tastier and classier than anything ever dreamt of by any McDonalds consumer. Who eats that crap?
So, now I work for a French chef @ a catering company (he’s a Prod’homme, naturally) so I think I am now a polished judge of French cuisine, given that I can compare and contrast authentic, mouth-watering French food from the cheap knock-offs. Can’t wait to try Figaro (and Cafe Beaujolais)!!
Has anyone tried French 75 in Burbank?

]]> By: Jan http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-4911 Jan Thu, 15 Dec 2005 21:34:48 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-4911 Just had an absolutely wonderful experience at <b>Figaro Cafe</b>. They started us off with a basket of French bread which was exceptional. I ordered hot tea and it came freshly brewed in a large gold teapot, pipping hot and with a glass container of fresh, organic honey. I had Eggs Benedict accompanied by small, quartered potatoes, baby salad greens and a decanter of Basalmic vinegar. Service was outstanding. I have been to <b>Cafe Beaujolais</b> on Colorado in Eagle Rock and enjoyed that too but, of the two, <b>Figaro Cafe</b><b> is my favorite and the type of place I will enjoy going back to again and again. Did not find it expensive. A great find!</b> Just had an absolutely wonderful experience at Figaro Cafe. They started us off with a basket of French bread which was exceptional. I ordered hot tea and it came freshly brewed in a large gold teapot, pipping hot and with a glass container of fresh, organic honey. I had Eggs Benedict accompanied by small, quartered potatoes, baby salad greens and a decanter of Basalmic vinegar. Service was outstanding. I have been to Cafe Beaujolais on Colorado in Eagle Rock and enjoyed that too but, of the two, Figaro Cafe is my favorite and the type of place I will enjoy going back to again and again. Did not find it expensive. A great find!

]]> By: mrhooks http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-4516 mrhooks Thu, 01 Dec 2005 23:12:34 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-4516 I agree, Figaro is too pricey for both the food and the experience (which are both okay, but not spectacular). The service at Figaro is rather spotty as well. Although not the same kind of restaurant, I've had better food, service, and overall experience at Lucques, and for less money to boot. I don't drink beer, but even I have to agree that Chimay Red is good stuff. I agree, Figaro is too pricey for both the food and the experience (which are both okay, but not spectacular). The service at Figaro is rather spotty as well. Although not the same kind of restaurant, I’ve had better food, service, and overall experience at Lucques, and for less money to boot.

I don’t drink beer, but even I have to agree that Chimay Red is good stuff.

]]> By: MaxMillion http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-4515 MaxMillion Thu, 01 Dec 2005 21:03:25 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-4515 I agree, The Fig is pricey. $13 for a salade nicoise? I was there recently for lunch and ordered the Croque Monsieur which was okay. In fact, I was actually remembering a better one that I'd got on grilled cheese night at Campanile... swathed in a fabulously cheesy bechamel sauce. I agree, The Fig is pricey. $13 for a salade nicoise? I was there recently for lunch and ordered the Croque Monsieur which was okay. In fact, I was actually remembering a better one that I’d got on grilled cheese night at Campanile… swathed in a fabulously cheesy bechamel sauce.

]]> By: Erin http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-4501 Erin Thu, 01 Dec 2005 02:43:38 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-4501 I have to say, as someone who lives just up the street, I've always found Cafe Figaro disappointing. Waaaaayyy too expensive for whatcha get, despite the pleasant environs. As mentioned above, Cafe Beaujolais in Eagle Rock is a gazillion times better. Also, after reading the review in the LA Times today, I'm intrigued by the new french place in Burbank, <a href="http://www.calendarlive.com/dining/cl-fo-review30nov30,0,6762707.story?coll=cl-dining-features" rel="nofollow">Bistro Provence</a> I have to say, as someone who lives just up the street, I’ve always found Cafe Figaro disappointing. Waaaaayyy too expensive for whatcha get, despite the pleasant environs. As mentioned above, Cafe Beaujolais in Eagle Rock is a gazillion times better. Also, after reading the review in the LA Times today, I’m intrigued by the new french place in Burbank, Bistro Provence

]]> By: Zteve http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-4499 Zteve Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:01:05 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-4499 Of the two, Red is [in my opinion] more palletable. It has the fruitiness without the overbearing syrupy flavor I've found in other Belgian ales like Draken or Chimay Blue...which is more expensive anyway! I don't think it loses anything in the bottle. Give it a shot, lots of flavor without overpowering what you're eating, but stands great on its own. Want to try a hideously sweet, overpriced beer at $8 for 8.5oz bottle at the store? Thomas Hardy Ale. Heralded as THE classic barleywine, I give it a qualified "Bleeeech". Of the two, Red is [in my opinion] more palletable. It has the fruitiness without the overbearing syrupy flavor I’ve found in other Belgian ales like Draken or Chimay Blue…which is more expensive anyway! I don’t think it loses anything in the bottle. Give it a shot, lots of flavor without overpowering what you’re eating, but stands great on its own. Want to try a hideously sweet, overpriced beer at $8 for 8.5oz bottle at the store? Thomas Hardy Ale. Heralded as THE classic barleywine, I give it a qualified “Bleeeech”.

]]> By: Why We Type http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-4497 Why We Type Wed, 30 Nov 2005 23:48:35 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/11/29/figaro-cafe/#comment-4497 I'm going to take the Chimay Red suggestion. I'm such a cheapskate, I never ventured to try it in the stores. I wonder if it looses something sitting bottled on the shelf. I’m going to take the Chimay Red suggestion. I’m such a cheapskate, I never ventured to try it in the stores. I wonder if it looses something sitting bottled on the shelf.

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