When Michelin French Goes "Burnt Charcoal" Chic 🖤🍽️
📍 Café Boulud (Upper East Side) After two months of sushi fatigue, we craved something fancy but not raw fish—so we landed at Daniel Boulud’s classic French haunt. 🐟 Truite Au Chablis At first glance: "Did they burn this trout to a crisp?!" 😳 Reality: Coffee-powder crust = smoky, complex, paired with Chablis sauce + brown butter. Outsider ugly, insider genius. 🐚 Saint Jacques Seared scallops with palm hearts + sorrel sauce—crusty outside, buttery inside, with a fresh oceanic punch. 🥩 Duo De Boeuf Braised short rib: Melts like butter, fat = euphoric. Sirloin (medium-rare): Juicy, beefy, with just a hint of chew. 🦆 Canard À La Rouennaise Duck in blood-Cognac sauce = rich AF. Kumquats saved it from being too heavy. 🍨 Desserts Olive Oil Ice Cream + strawberry sorbet = cold, creamy, tangy perfection. Bonus Sorbet Trio: Refreshing palate-cleanser. 💡 Verdict ✔️ Surprise hit: That "burnt" trout slapped. ✔️ Old-money vibes: White-tablecloth without the stiffness. ❌ Skip if: You hate traditional French richness. Ever had a dish that looked questionable but tasted amazing? Share your stories below! 👇 #MichelinNYC #FrenchFood #NYCEats #UESDining