Sunday, July 15, 2012

Happy Bastille Day

The Central Coast is host to some very good restaurants. Unfortunately there are only a small amount of them and they tend to be clumped together in the tourist hot spots like Terrigal. So when L'isle de France popped up in Gosford, I was excited but also cautious as to what would be on offer.

We went to a special night function for Bastille day (traditionally not really celebrated by the French - but any excuse really to eat and drink wine!)

We are greeted at the entry with glasses of sparkling champagne and smiling faces, the waiters welcoming us into the cozy space to mingle with the other patrons. The owner/manager showed everyone to their tables and addressed the group. We were then introduced to the Executive Chef Kavi Hurrydoss, setting our expectations for the culinary journey for the night with a preface of what to expect.

Being Vegetarian - I was concerned that It would be hard to cater for (being a set menu - and being French food) but I was thoroughly surprised and delighted as to what they had created for me. Each course had been carefully chosen and balanced - The quality of the food was outstanding, the service - brilliant and the atmosphere - electric.

I will definitely be heading back there and taking my Frenchie and non-Frenchie friends alike.


lisledefrance.com.au