why out of all the fabulous restaurants in jackson/madison would i eat at the samerestauranttwice in five days?.... because we have anjou! french proprietor, anne and her father, the executive chef both knew just what the metro needed and now we can't get enough of this place!
located in the former aj's, the decor hasn't changed: dark walnut floors, wide dining chairs, although the french may laugh, a huge bar area with plenty of signature cocktails to boot. the anjou, is a must-try: grey goose, chambord, pineapple - mind you the cocktail comes out purple with shaved ice and a bit of froth. my parents loved the "new fashion", similar to an old fashion with the single large ice cube. the wine list is reasonably extensive and priced well.
for appetizers, i recommend the vegetable soup with pesto, in a chicken broth base with green beans, kidney beans, potatoes -delicious, yet light. my father loved the french onion soup- just as the native french would prepare- excellent. the seared tuna entree was just perfect- and a hearty fillet at that, served over cous cous with calmatta olives and tomatoes. our favorite entree was the scallop, shrimp & crab crepe which was light, i prefer the bechemel on the side.
the service was outstanding. all of the bartenders, dane, tameka, our waitress and anne made our experience all the better. very friendly and attentive, but not overly, which is good!
get a res!