Wondering what folks think of Allard. I’ve always wanted to try the duck with olives. Thoughts? The restaurant seems very polarizing now that it’s owned by Ducasse. Looking for an old school, dress up kind of atmosphere. And great duck. Thx!
Allard is not one of my hangouts, but if it’s typical Ducassian bistrot fare, it will be good at worst, very good at best. Not outstanding. I think Ducasse has had the good idea of having the kitchen managed by some of his best chefs, also he borrowed Arnaud Nicolas’ recipes for pâtés and terrines, so that should be at least OK.
A notable exception among those Ducasse-kissed places is L’Assiette, which should be tried before the chef leaves it, a few months from now I’ve heard.
