Dinner at Faux Pas Restaurant
Posted on May 17, 2012 under Archives | No CommentDiagonally across from the Farmer’s Market sits Faux Pas, the newest Spacecraft designed restaurant. The huge bar centers the space and divides the bistro into two sections.
To the right of the entrance is a romantic dimly lit lounge area with big red leather booths, dark wood and antique mirrors and cabinets.
To the left of the entrance is a lighter and brighter airy open space overlooking the bustle of 3rd Street with a big rustic fireplace and a French bistro vibe. At the helm of the French-American menu is Chef Oz Ramuco. I took my friend Dalbert to Faux Pas last night for a tasting dinner. Here is what we sampled:
Faux Pas has a very extensive list of specialty cocktails and the ones we tasted were the bomb. We started with the Faux Pas cocktail, with vodka, plum puree, citrus juices and apple cider (right in the pic above) and the Redhead in Bed, with Absolut Citron, strawberry puree, Moscato and citrus juices. Both were refreshing and tangy.
Chef Ramuco sent us a special tuna and cucumber stacked appetizer with a nice red pepper aioli.
We both liked that the bread came out French style, in a big brown bag.
Next came a delicious pizza bianca with brussel sprouts.
The light crispy dough was topped with a white creamy bechamel sauce, roasted brussel sprouts, fresh parsley and a white truffle oil. Not too heavy and very tasty.
Our next cocktails were a refreshing white wine sangria with Patron Citronage, white wine, brandy and lemon juice. Lovely. Dalbert received the Blackberry Fix, a fruity blend of scotch, blackberries, mint and citrus juices. If you don’t come for the food definitely come for these outstanding cocktails.
Our fave of the night was the beautifully plated Scottish Salmon, featuring oven roasted salmon (perfectly cooked) with a port reduction sauce, sauteed haricort verts and a delicious portion of spinach fettuccine.
We both loved this dish and will definitely return to taste it again.
Dessert was a wonderful comforting butter cake with caramelized pineapples and a tasty vanilla cream side. Very filling and a great way to end the meal.
Faux Pas is a perfect spot for a drink with a date in the romantic lounge area or a French bistro dinner overlooking 3rd Street in the airy dining room. Located at 7910 West Third Street, reservations at 323/424-4767.