Monday, April 23, 2012

An American Brasserie: Currant

We've eaten at Currant twice and enjoyed it both times.  Currant is probably the best part about The Sofia Hotel.
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The space is high-ceilinged and comfortable.

Mr. Monkey had fresh-squeezed orange juice ($3).  I got a super cheap mimosa ($3).
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For only $8, you can make your mimosa bottomless!  A veritable steal!

Chorizo hash and eggs -- two eggs any style, red chili sauce, toast ($8.95).
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The hash was made of sweet potatoes and steeped with spicy chorizo. Great spicy start to the day!

Machaca breakfast burrito -- pulled short ribs, jack cheese, scrambled eggs, red chili sauce ($9.95).
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Stuffed to the brim with beefy goodness.  Definitely no skimping on meat here.

Currant feels very different at night.
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Hot bread and butter greet you.

Duck salad ($11.95).
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Hazelnuts and strawberries? Yes, please!

Moules frites ($14.95).
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Strong rendition of the French classic.

Duck linguine ($18.95).
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Ample meat, powerful flavors, springy pasta.

Duck cassoulet ($22.95).
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Yeah, we love duck.  This was my fave dish of the night.

Chevre cheesecake -- goat cheese, granola crust, raspberry coulis, fresh seasonal berries ($8.95).
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Creamy and strong.  Don't get this if you don't love goat cheese.

Currant is a modern French bistro with American warmth and hospitality that's worth visiting.

1 comment:

  1. i don't really love goat cheese, but i'd probably try that cheesecake anyway.

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