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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2008/10/21/coquette-set-to-open-monday/comment-page-1/#comment-41741 David Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:11:12 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2008/10/21/coquette-set-to-open-monday/#comment-41741 if you want to spend an enjoyable time eating delicious food, interacting with locals, and catching up with friends, Coquette Brasserie is the perfect spot!

if you want to spend an enjoyable time eating delicious food, interacting with locals, and catching up with friends, Coquette Brasserie is the perfect spot!

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2008/10/21/coquette-set-to-open-monday/comment-page-1/#comment-7985 Ross Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:43:06 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2008/10/21/coquette-set-to-open-monday/#comment-7985 (also posted on varmintbites site) Were there tonight and good thing we had reservations - it was literally three deep at the bar and standing room only until we left well after 9. The meal was perfect - escargot (to me, not as good or as plentiful as St. Jacques) was very good, onion soup very nice, coq au vin was exceptional (juicy and so tender, hard to believe it was chicken) and the Thursday special, Half Poulet Roti's crunchy and flavorful skin was a joy. The cherry and also the pear desserts were interesting and well portioned. All in all it was a great evening, and as busy as they were the staff was courteous, knowledgeable, and prompt. The one spoiler was a tall, dark, hawkish man that kept coming around to steal our plates literally before we were on the last mouthful. To make matters worse, as we were leaving his comment of "finally!," which could clearly be heard above the cacophony (which was considerable - worse than Cafe Luna), was utterly tactless, and frankly spoiled the whole meal. So to sum up, this place is a pale imitation of St. Jacques. I now feel disloyal for even trying another French restaurant. Especially since St. Jacques is a true French restaurant, in menu AND spirit, where a comment in such poor taste as "finally!" would never be uttered in the presence of a guest, busy or otherwise.

(also posted on varmintbites site)
Were there tonight and good thing we had reservations – it was literally three deep at the bar and standing room only until we left well after 9. The meal was perfect – escargot (to me, not as good or as plentiful as St. Jacques) was very good, onion soup very nice, coq au vin was exceptional (juicy and so tender, hard to believe it was chicken) and the Thursday special, Half Poulet Roti’s crunchy and flavorful skin was a joy. The cherry and also the pear desserts were interesting and well portioned.

All in all it was a great evening, and as busy as they were the staff was courteous, knowledgeable, and prompt. The one spoiler was a tall, dark, hawkish man that kept coming around to steal our plates literally before we were on the last mouthful. To make matters worse, as we were leaving his comment of “finally!,” which could clearly be heard above the cacophony (which was considerable – worse than Cafe Luna), was utterly tactless, and frankly spoiled the whole meal.

So to sum up, this place is a pale imitation of St. Jacques. I now feel disloyal for even trying another French restaurant. Especially since St. Jacques is a true French restaurant, in menu AND spirit, where a comment in such poor taste as “finally!” would never be uttered in the presence of a guest, busy or otherwise.

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2008/10/21/coquette-set-to-open-monday/comment-page-1/#comment-7064 MikeB Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:14:22 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2008/10/21/coquette-set-to-open-monday/#comment-7064 So excited! The wife and I were pressed up against the windows trying to catch a peek on Friday while we waited for our Cinelli's pepperoni and garlic pizza.

So excited! The wife and I were pressed up against the windows trying to catch a peek on Friday while we waited for our Cinelli’s pepperoni and garlic pizza.

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2008/10/21/coquette-set-to-open-monday/comment-page-1/#comment-7052 Jenna Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:04:02 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2008/10/21/coquette-set-to-open-monday/#comment-7052 Wow - that menu looks delicious. I can't wait to try it out!

Wow – that menu looks delicious. I can’t wait to try it out!