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Our first dinner in Princeton, New Jersey, was at Mistral Restaurant. It turned out to be such a great spot for eats and drinks, that we ended up there two more times during our visit to the state!
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Tee Time |
The Tee Time cocktail was dangerously good. Made with vodka, elderflower, chamomile, honey, lemon, and sweet vermouth - it went down smoothly and tasted so yummy!
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Fries |
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Beausoleil Oysters |
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Szechuan Wings |
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Smoked Fish Dip |
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Tempura Shishito Peppers |
I loved the Wings and the Tempura Shishito Peppers. I'm usually not a fan of shishito peppers, but this was the tastiest preparation I've ever had them - the light crunch from the tempura coating, and the bounty of umami from the togarashi and the bonito flakes made them addicting. Even though I bit into many spicy peppers, I just loved them!
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Grilled Bavette Steak |
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Crispy Whole Black Bass |
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Seared Diver Scallop |
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Ricotta Gnocchi |
The Gnocchi was pillowy-perfect, and the addition of the popcorn added a surprising, yet complementing texture.
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Strawberries and Cream |
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Hazelnut Chocolate Tart |
Desserts were deconstructed, yet beautiful. If I had to choose a fave, it would be the Hazelnut Chocolate Tart, which combined marshmallow and graham crackers for a delightful s'mores-like dessert.
Definitely visit Mistral for a night of great food and cocktails!
Mistral Restaurant
66 Witherspoon St
Princeton, NJ 08542
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