Baumé Restaurant
By
Carol & Joe Davis
Dining Detectives
|
click
on image to enlarge & get caption |
We
dined at and reviewed Baumé in Palo Alto
about a year ago and predicted that they would get a Michelin
Star. We are pleased to report that we were correct. Restaurateur
and Executive Chef Bruno Chemel , who has now
received stars and accolades from Michelin, The New York Times
, Food & Beverage and others has created a fabulous menu comprised
of Contemporary French cuisine with California and Asian influences
using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. A Graduate of
Culinary School in Moulins, France he also studied Macrobiotic
cooking while in Tokyo, Japan.
The
restaurant is named for French chemist Antoine Baumé
and only serves a Prix Fixe menu featuring either the 8 course
Menu Gastronomique or the 12 course Menu Decouverte both with
optional Wine Pairing. The cuisine combines the modern with the
ancient and is scientifically classic but gastronomically modern
and is prepared with the highest level of creativity and execution.
Each course is truly a work of art! The restaurant seats only
twenty-two so you feel very special, as it is a personal and perfectly
paced dining experience. The service is excellent and the Wine
Pairing is customized to both the cuisine and your particular
tastes.
Every
elegant unique course of the Menu Decouverte can only be described
as beautiful art with fabulous flavors. The cuisine that we experienced
and loved consisted of luxury ingredients. We particularly enjoyed
the luscious Caviar Smoked Brioche, The Duck Foie
Au Natural was amazing, Our favorite soup ever was the Tale
Soup with Pumpkin Seeds Ice Cream.
The
Halibut with Curry-Leeks served with New Caledonian Prawn
Mousse and Pork Loin were also fantastic. The desserts were also
incredible. The Sweet Lime Caramel Bonbon, Chocolate Tarte,
and the Madeleine, Warm Citrus, Raspberry Sphere each had fantastic
flavors.
Baumé
earned One Michelin Star in 2010 and continues to be one of the
best and most innovative and memorable restaurants in the Bay
Area. The menu does change daily to reflect the ingredients that
are fresh and seasonal. We must return soon as they now also serve
lunch.
Baumé
Restaurant
201 South California Avenue
Palo Alto, CA. 94306
650-328-8899
www.BaumeRestaurant.com
