Ron used to have a phrase when he was willing to spend a lot of money and didn't care what something cost. He would say, "The rubber band is off." Well, if you are lucky enough to be able to afford to eat at Pasjoli, on Main Street in Santa Monica, don't think about the price. Just enjoy.
Phil, Deborah and I went to Pasjoli for an extraordinary dinner one night on their spring break vacation in Southern California. Phil had heard it was great, but I'm not sure he was prepared for the price. Well, we just sat back, enjoyed a glass of wine, and then some exceptional food.
It's hard to explain had good it was. I was expecting small portions, due to the fact that it was French food. I was surprised with good sized portions. Just a few of the dishes we enjoyed (we shared everything so we could try everything)included rillettes de canard. The picture shows what it looks like. It's a slice of brioche, lightly toasted, with a delicious, silky smooth pate in the center, topped with shaved truffles, then served with truffle jam. Another great dish was an herbed crepe stuffed with crab, onion soubise and scallion. The chocolate souffle with vanilla ice cream for dessert was also wonderful.
You can check out their menu online. Outdoor or indoor dining, indoor requiring proof of vaccination. The service is exceptional. Every detail of each dish is explained. If you have the opportunity, go.
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