Bordeaux- Brasserie Bordelaise

Usually on European vacations I'm obsessed with getting Steak Tartare everywhere we go. Which was still true on this trip, it just took a serious back seat to Mr. T's duck obsession.

Duck Confit to be exact. but since that dish isn't available in every restaurant, other forms of duck would have to suffice.  Mr. T had already enjoyed a classic Duck Breast at Gordon Ramsey the day before but now we moved onto to Brasserie Bordelaise; a bustling spot right in the heart of the city.  

When the meal begins with a complimentary tin of pâté you just know it's going to be something special.

The Duck Breast arrived perfectly scored with their signature red wine bordelaise sauce for drizzling on top.  This was rich and juicy, with just enough fat to melt into the meat making it incredibly tender.

This was served with a huge bowl of frites that was more than enough for the entire table.  

I was still full from our big lunch, so I ordered what I thought would be a small salad.  But what arrived was one of the largest plates of lettuce I've ever seen, stuffed full of chicken, cucumbers, radish and tomatoes. 

The salad was so large I ended up taking it to go. When we arrived back at the flat, I found two extra pâté tins inside with my meal.  I have never been given a tin of pâté for any occasion, but I took it as a very early birthday gift from Bordeaux.

Brasserie Bordelaise
50 Rue Saint-Rémi, 33000 
Bordeaux, France