Bouchon, Beverly Hills {restaurant} - Fried Shicken and Champagne Diet

You might think Bouchon's Fried Chicken failed my diet this week, but as I always say ... "Champagne, no gain."

Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rosé Champagne 1990

"Mirrors on the ceiling, pink Champagne on ice..."

Lobster

Oysters on the Half Shell

Kumamoto (WA, pictured), Fancy Sweet (New Brunswick), and Misty Point (VA). I collected all the shells, but ended up leaving the to-go box under my chair. Don't ask.

Toasts for Salmon Rillette

Salmon Rillette on Toast

So good I might try making Salmon Rillette at home. Or I might just come back to Bouchon every few days.

Foie Gras

Charcuterie

Pickled Vegetables on Charcuterie Plate

Croque Madame

Fried Chicken

Fried Chicken Side Dishes

Truffle Macaroni and Cheese, cornbread, and butternut squash

Fried Chicken Side Dish: Butternut Squash

Fried Chicken Side Dish: French Fries

Dessert: Chocolate Bouchons

Dessert: Buche de Noel

Dessert: Passionfruit Bread Pudding

Dessert: Sorbettos

Incoming: Year of the Dragon

fried chicken and fun with friends, monday december 26, 2011