Foie gras terrine
Fruit chutney
Toast
Counter seating
Hot goat cheese salad on toast
Rolled roast pork with seasonal vegetables
Moroccan-style lamb and tomato stew
Couscous
Tea crème brûlée
Kudos to Au Péché Gourmand, the "sin of gluttony," for its name and the originality of its modern bistro cuisine, if not for its location.
This is a compact, and not always cosy, restaurant — at times the dining tables struggle to accommodate the accoutrements of even a modest meal. Counter seats overlooking the vermillion-themed open kitchen would be our preference in future.
The food, however, is very good. Careful use of exotic spices and occasional Moroccan culinary influences, as exemplified by the couscous with lamb and tomato stew, add excitement to a menu of bistro staples. Favourites were the creamy foie gras terrine with fruit chutney and the fabulous rolled roast pork with seasonal vegetables. And yet, those with hearty appetites may find that much like the small tables, the petite portions of some standout dishes preclude both sharing and gluttony…