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Cafe le Jardin – Audubon, NJ

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Bluejeanfood

Cafe le Jardin – Audubon, NJ

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Could a French revolution be in the works around South Jersey? If you go to the movies you’ll find Joaquin Phoenix playing the role of a spectacle-filled action epic that details the checkered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in the film Napoleon. Then within a 2 mile radius South Jerseyans can enjoy wonderful French cuisine at Cafe le Jardin or June BYOB. French food is an art form and the type of dining experience you normally expect in big name cities. Lucky for South Jersey, they have two great destinations to choose from with amazing food being served.

A little about Cafe le Jardin. It is from the owner’s of June BYOB in Collingswood, NJ, Richard and Christina Cusack who have opened another French dining destination called Café le Jardin – “the garden” – which is a charming French café and bistro nestled in the heart of downtown Audubon, NJ. While you are having brunch or dinner in its cozy dining room or outdoor patio, you will feel as though you have been transported to a corner café in Paris. Enjoy classic bistro fare by chef Rich and, chef de cuisine, Jay Shipp. They also offer a full coffee bar, supplied by Bean2Bean Coffee Company. So don your beret and favorite bottle (BYOB) for your next romantic dinner for 2 or casual meal with friends.

Eating here was a treat. I really enjoyed the Coq au Vin which was rich and brimming with flavor. Coq au Vin is a classic French stew of chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms and crispy pancetta. Every piece of the entree was delicious from the carrots to potatoes, everything was great and every bite bursting with deliciousness. I really enjoyed the French Onion Soup as well. Definitely top notch and one of the better ones around South Jersey. WIth the caramelized onions, rich broth, and toasty bread topped with melted cheese, this soup is the ultimate comfort food and perfect to get cozy with the cold weather upon us now. The ending couldn’t have been any better with an amazing creme brûlée. It is a simple but elegant dessert with a creamy custard topped with caramelized sugar. From start to finish Cafe le Jardin really shined. Looking forward to my next visit for sure.

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June BYOB – Collingswood, NJ

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Bluejeanfood

June BYOB – Collingswood, NJ

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French food can be very time consuming and intricate to prepare and serve. This is one of the many reasons I don’t even attempt to make it. Fine French food is also a perfect combination and setting to celebrate those special moments in life. This is how my visit to June BYOB came about. My wife wanted to celebrate our anniversary dinner there. It turned out to be an absolutely blissful experience. The ambiance was immediately set hearing the music playing. The song wafting through the restaurant was a classical version of the Philadelphia Phillies team anthem song ‘Dancing on My Own ‘, but this version was from the Vitamin String Quartet. Talk about the perfect mix of Philly Fever and chill mood music. The service was also impeccable. From start to finish it was sheer joy watching, interacting, and being served. Most important though the food was superb. There is no doubt why June BYOB was voted one of Philadelphia Magazine 2022 Best Restaurants around Philadelphia and ranked by New Jersey Monthly Magazine as one of the Best Restaurants in ALL of New Jersey for 2022. They are putting the work in and it shows. We went with the Tableside Canard à la Presse Voyage which is truly a dinner and a show. A whole Muscovy duck is marinated in red wine. The duck is then presented, roasted, and carved tableside. The duck’s sauce is made from its own natural juices by pressing the carcass in an antique French duck press. Shallots and herbs are flambéd together with cognac, and added to the sauce as well. It is a must to experience especially if you enjoy duck. The duck was cooked wonderfully and was not fatty or chewy at all. We were able to cut into the duck meat like it was butter and so flavorful with just the right amount of char from the fire. Everything we had was Scallop Ceviche – Chardonnay gelee, shaved pink radish, shaved celery, lemon verbena, blood orange vinaigrette, amuse-bouche lobster bisque, Chef Pierre Calmels’ Escargot – escargot, sauce bordelaise, royal trumpet mushrooms, haricot verts, tarragon, crab salad covered with warm pumpkin, crab meat, caviar, and shaved truffle, Duck confit, foie gras parfait, warm potato, purple mustard, Duck à la presse served with seasonal accompaniments and duck presse jus, and Crêpes Suzette.

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