MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA

I needed to make up a birthday dinner with a friend, and decided that I should kill two birds with one stone. I adore Chef Fhima and I love his restaurant Fhima’s, so I knew that I would love this place too. I have to say, one of the best things about a Chef Fhima restaurant is that you know that each person you meet there will be the kindest person you meet that night. They take service to another level. Their wait staff is well informed, and encouraging they take time to get to know you a little, which was amazing. I mentioned that I was lactose intolerant so I try not to eat anything with too much dairy and it was such a nice gesture to suggest an appetizer that didn’t have dairy. It may seem inconsequential but it meant a lot to me.

Maison Margaux is a French restaurant located in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. Chef Fhima pairs his love for food with his love for philanthropy and service. I have personally seen him volunteer, support charity, and give back to the community. You can read their mission statement here.

So, now to the food. The food was immaculate, it was perfection, it tasted like the best thing I have put in my mouth in years. Everything I had was 10/10. I didn’t take pictures because I was starving and I didn’t want to ruin the experience by focusing on getting a good pic. You’ll have to check it out yourself!

For our starter we had the Tomato & Onion Piperade with Seared Tuna. This was a great starter, the bread was slightly crispy and soft which made for a nice combination for the starter. Along with our starter I also got a drink. The drink tasted like Summer it was called La Vie En Rose it had Vodka, Quinquina Aperitif, Damson Plum Liqueur, Liqueur de Violettes, Plum-Wildflower Honey Shrub, Grapefruit.

For my main I got the Grand “Wagyu” Steak Au Poivre with Pommes Frites. This steak was so delicious, perfectly cooked with a nice sear on the edges. I love the fries on the side, unfortunately I was so stuffed that I couldn’t finish either. I let my friend finish the rest.