Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Chillin' at the Chill Out

Bonjour, tout le monde! Mademoiselle Nouvelle Orleans here, giving you the most descriptive and reliable reviews of New Orleans restaurants. Now, I happen to love Thai and Asian cuisine, and am always happy to find a great new restaurant. There's a certain spot on Maple St. that really caught my fancy.  It's called the Chill Out Cafe. I always pop in there anytime I can, and everything about it is just genial (that's French for great, in case you Yanks don't know).

It has a very tasty American breakfast menu, a Thai lunch menu, and a Thai dinner menu. The desserts, including Cheesecake Tempura, battered and fried cheesecake served with ice cream, fruit, and maple syrup; and Sticky Rice with Mango are also Thai with a nice American twist (hence the cheesecake). 

I came upon this spot while walking down Maple St. I was very hungry, and it was about three o'clock in the afternoon. I had been busy all morning, and had had no time to stop and eat at lunchtime. I thought, "How bad could this be?" and walked inside. I was welcomed by a sweet, quiet Thai lady and sat myself at a small table. I was served a delicious Thai iced tea, a super sweet, creamy, cold beverage that I had a wonderful time guzzling down. I requested an order of fresh spring rolls, and they came out of the kitchen beautifully plated; stacked artistically on top of one another and dappled with a yummy sauce studded with crunchy peanuts. The rolls were stuffed with delicious fresh, crunchy vegetables including carrots and spinach, and were mixed with other great fresh, beneficial stuff and glass noodles. The rolls were so healthily delicious, fresh, and flavorful, and were the perfect pick-me-up if you just drank too much or ate something super rich and heavy. 

The breakfast is also delectable. The pancakes are out-of-this-world-good; unbelievably puffy and fluffy, flavorful, and soft. The waffles, too, are great; crispy and tall and downright irresistible. Everything else is yummy, and The Chill Out has a great atmosphere, too. The waitress is so kind, quiet, and a great server. The cooks are skilled as well, and you'll be happy, I promise. So for all four meals, The Chill Out is a wonderful place to go. So that's all for today. See you next time, folks! Happy dining!