Le Bordeaux- Gordon Ramsey
Our first full day in Bordeaux got off to a sleepy start. We had treated Brussels a bit like spring break with 10:00 AM brewery visits each day and nonstop eating and drinking thereafter. I guess my body was a little tired, because I didn't open my eyes until it was almost noon. Luckily I woke up just in time for lunch at Gordon Ramsey's Le Bordeaux. I've honestly never been a huge fan of Gordon Ramsey, but this restaurant was absolutely gorgeous. A lovely patio sat out front, overlooking the elegant Bordeaux Opera House, while inside was a much more formal affair, with white linen tablecloths, cushy red velvet love seats and a beautiful spiral staircase extending from the center of the room. Le Bordeaux offers an amazing three course prix fixe at lunch but I wasn't excited about the options, so Mr. T and I decided to split a few appetizers beginning with the delicious Cesar Salad stuffed with chicken, marinated anchovies and Parmesan cheese with a thick, egg...