May 2, 2011

Au Revoir, Bonne Soiree

Au Revoir, Bonne Soiree


"Life is filled with goodbyes, Eve, a million goodbyes, and it hurts every time." -Eve's Bayou

On Saturday, the curtain fell on Bonne Soiree, which had been a small oasis of civilization and sophistication for my wife and me over the past several years. Bonne Soiree, a beautiful little French restaurant in Chapel Hill, was truly a rare gem.

The ambiance was classic without seeming dated, sophisticated and intimate, the service harkened back to an earlier (in some ways better) time, and Chef Chip Smith's food was a loving homage to mid-century France.

From the above bill (yes, we splurged; it was the last call for us) you see one of the little touches: the beautiful handwriting of the proprietress, Tina Vaughn, that added a final, perfect note to the Bonne Soiree experience.

God, we'll miss this place. Au revoir, Bonne Soiree.

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