Miel "Brasserie Provencale"

09/30/09

Taste of Provence at Miel

by Alex Rosenzweig at Citysearch

Smoked Salmon was as expected, smoky and salty sweet, served napoleon style with layers of crepe separating the salmon tartare. The smoked salmon roe was a nice addition and made me crave it more. The three briny eggs were too lonesome and needed more company.

Swordfish was served carpaccio style and tomato water was like a consome served hot and cooking the thinly sliced swordfish. The raisin-caper stuffing had toasted pine nuts, but the sweetness of the raisins overpowered the delicate flavor of the swordfish and tomato. Interesting idea though.

The peach tart was nice and surprising addition of honey ice cream was a bonus. Shame that the restaurant/hotel does not make its own ice creams and has them made to order.

The surprise came from the honey. I've tasted acacia and clover honeys before, but never chestnut honey. The flavor was intense and reminded me of burnt sugar and bourbon together. Amazing! All in all , thanks to Miel for hosting this taste of Provence.

• Pros: Great olive oils and honey selection
• Cons: Some pairings were not quite successful

01/29/09

French versalles fashion show

by cartonhelmet at Citysearch

I was kind of thrown off by the name 'brasserie' All I kept thinking was of a 'bra'. I was very empressed by the Costume characters that were walking around outside. That was a wonderful french touch and a great idea. The costume were of Marie Antonette and Louie Auguste and the whole court I guess. They were extemely the most beautiful costumes I have ever seen. I asked one of the models where they got them and she said, Bruna Costumes in Prov R.I.. I guess they rent them or make them there. Anyhow, the food was excellent and the service was wonderful.

• Pros: Great food

10/28/08

Best French Restaurant

by gjeanclaude at Citysearch

I was so surprise about this restaurant! I spent 2 years in Aix en Provence studying when I was younger, the decor of Miel is exactly like Provence. It's a beautiful place.

We went on a quiet night for my husband birthday. I notified on open table that he was his bday, they sent a cake for him for dessert! The server was so attentive and nice. I loved it!

The food was really good: The chicken Mentonaise was really good, and my husband steak was perfect... the fries?? With Truffle!

Merci Miel :)

• Pros: Decor, in the Intercontinental, French fries, Service
• Cons: Noise from the bar