Now Closed

L’Aube was the creation of Chef Thibault Nizard who trained as a saucier and in October 2023 won the sixth edition of the World Championship of Hare á la Royale competition.  We got to sit right next to his large trophy and one regular guest had called ahead to get that dish prepared for him that night, even though it is not in season.  Opening in early April of 2023 Chef’s wife and restaurant partner Elinor runs the front of the house as well as doing floor cooking.  The medium-sized place was set with large white cloth-covered well-spaced round tables.  There were windows to the street in addition to lowered lighting and an open kitchen.  Faint music was in the background of this modern and stylish place, that was equipped with purse stools..  Chef was either in or in front of the kitchen unless he broke to speak with guests.  They offered a small menu of a la carte in addition to 3 or 7-course tasting menus.  We chose the 7-course tasting and that evening they were substituting crepes for the listed dessert.  They also offered to substitute beef for the lamb which we declined.  Wine pairings were available, but we chose our own bottle to follow a glass of champagne. L’aube is a term in French for the beginning, a dawn or birth and this is a new beginning for traditional cooking at its best now done in a modern fashion.  This is one to add to your list. Continue reading →