🌴 Palm Springs’ Romantic French Escape – Le Vallauris Review!

📍 Le Vallauris Restaurant 385 W Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA This white-tablecloth oasis charms with Grand Marnier soufflés, herb-butter escargot, and venison seared to perfection – where desert heat meets Parisian elegance. 🏆 Why It’s Special ✔ Soufflé royalty: Airy orange liqueur clouds that collapse on cue ✔ Game meat win: Venison special = crispy crust + rosy center ✔ Palm Springs vibe: Twinkle-lit patio, fountain sounds, no rush 🥂 What We Ordered 🐌 Escargot ($24) ★★★★★ Garlic-parsley butter, crusty baguette – lick-the-dish good. 🦌 Venison (MP) ★★★★★ Juniper rub, blackberry gastrique, parsnip purée – order if available. 🍣 Scandinavian Plate ($32) ★★★★☆ Smoked salmon, quail eggs, dill crème fraîche – pretty but petite. 🍎 Apple Tarte Tatin ($16) ★★★★★ Caramelized crust, vanilla bean ice cream – unexpected star. 🍹 Apple Martini ($18) ★☆☆☆☆ Cloyingly sweet, skip for wine. 💡 Pro Tips ✔ Best for: Anniversaries, soufflé pilgrims, slow dinners ✔ Splurge alert: $100 caviar = optional luxury ✔ Skip if: You want bold flavors (this is subtle French finesse) 💰 Damage: ~$80-120 per person #PalmSpringsEats #FrenchFood #DateNight