Skip to main contentPortlanders and francophiles jonesing for a dose of Gallic soul food need look no further than Le Bouchon, a cozy French joint teetering on the edge of the Pearl. The menu doesn't concern itself with overly creative, fancy dishes; instead, it features the simple countryside bistro classics like duck confit and escargot. Le Bouchon's specialty? Delectable sauces that manage to stay delicate in spite of the heavy butter content. Combine that authenticity with a warm, welcoming staff and a Serge Gainsbourg soundtrack blaring "Bonnie and Clyde," and you might as well be on La Rive Gauche. (LS)
WWeek 2015