845 East Hastings Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-255-4218

Web: www.aupetitchavignol.com

Twitter: @petitchavignol

Advice: Bring a friend or two along to share one of their fondues.

Grilled Cheese

Pommes Frites

I’ve got this Parisian feeling each time I step inside this eastside gem that appears a bit out of the way. This is a cheese lover’s dream, a wine bar and a restaurant that specializes in cheese and charcuterie. Love their Grilled cheese $8 made with their special cheesy mixture that they use in their Mac & Cheese, it was a secret blend I was told that is served with a side of quince paste (this is a sandwich you have to ask for as it is not featured on their printed menus). I shared the Pommes Frites ($5) with mayonaisse for dipping with a friend.

Espresso

Grand Marnier Creme Brulee

Ending a meal on tasteful note is as important as the beginning of the meal, loved the Espresso ($2.25) along with the Grand Marnier Creme Brulee ($7). Well known for their wine choices theirs is mainly a European list, with good selections from Germany, France, Portugal, and Spain. Many of the wines are available by the glass and this is a great place to try a wine and cheese pairing as the cheese selection is vast. The menu also features French favourites including raclette, croque monsieur, croquet madame, mac and cheese and fondues.

Review by: Richard Wolak