Bistro Français, Georgetown, D.C.

When Ian got back to town Monday night, he insisted that we go to Bistro Français. I decided to try something different for a change, since the artichoke vinaigrette I'd planned on having was being substituted by asparagus vinaigrette that night, selecting the "Sylvester." This was a turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich with house-made mayonnaise on a chunk of French baguette, and somewhat understated. It came with an order of their very nice fries. I always find it hard to eat sandwiches in French restaurants with their tough, chewy bread, but that is the nature of the beast, since the French abhor American commercial sliced white bread.

Ian had (surprise LOL) the herb and Swiss cheese omelette, which also came with fries. I should do an omelette here sometime, since they always look plump and fluffy. After his omelette, he had chocolate cake—a multi-layer gateau—with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. He said the cake was a bit dry, but then again, it's a French restaurant and that is the nature of the beast....this is why the French slice their cakes into thinner layers, sprinkle the layers with alcohol, and then very often use fruit or cream fillings between the layers.