Friday, July 09, 2010

Pamplona. A sophisticated culinary oasis in downtown Lafayette.

Kayla, Luke and Brendon made us feel at home for a friend's celebration supper. She got this great new job and Pamplona we wanted a festive place for the party.

Most everyone knows that Pamplona has risen through the local restaurant ranks as a cool place to be for classic cocktails, signature drinks, super wine list and a combination of ingredients you can't get anywhere else. The owners and staff have guided the eatery's image and cuisine to bring something unique to Lafayette. Judging by the daily crowds, it's working.

We started with #205 a Tempranillo that is ruby red in colour, with aromas and flavors of berries, plum, tobacco, vanilla, leather and herb. Duck fat fries followed. If you haven't had them, you have not experienced the best fries ever. Yes, they are fried in duck fat! We were good with our food - the beet salad with goat cheese and the butter mozzarella, tomato and fresh greens salad.

You never dine quickly at Pamplona. It's a place to have conversation and truly be with your company. There's eating and there's dining. This is dining.

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