Back in 1958 when there were more Saguaros than people in desert southwest, Monsieur Louis Germain, a renowned chef from St. Georges, France arrived in Scottsdale. He had just finished a stint at the famous "Perini" in Los Angeles, where luminaries such as Mr. Del Webb raved about his food. Despite all of the adulation, Germain chose to take his talents to Arizona. What would make him choose the desert over Hollywood? His love of horses - and the Phoenix Scottsdale area was the perfect location to follow both passions. Forty years later, Germain continues to create old world authentic french cuisine at "Le Sans Souci" in Cave Creek.
It is all at once amusing and strange to find this classic French restaurant in Cave Creek, one of the most Southwestern of Southwestern cities. Here in the old French style setting of romance you can enjoy a high quality pri-fixe lunch or dinner, all made to order, for a very reasonable price. You can even add a bottle of wine from the well composed wine list and not break your budget. The lunch and dinner pri fixe menus include: fresh home made bread; your choice of soup; a salad; entree of your choice; dessert from his dessert tray; and coffee or tea.
The a la carte menu is a bit more pricy but boasts several entrees prepared right at your table, like the "Steak Marchand de Vin" or "Tresor de la Mer" which is shrimp, lobster and scallops with sherry or cream sauce. Then you have Chef Germain's specialties of the house including "Poached Salmon with Mousseline sauce" or a "Dover Sole" made the traditional way, Frog legs with garlic butter sauce, Escalope de Veau "Oscar" (veal sautéed and topped with crab legs asparagus and béarnaise sauce) Grilled Rack of Lamb, and much more.
A la Carte you have to try his absolutely wonderful and nationally acclaimed "Grand Marnier Soufflé" or "Chocolate Soufflé". Or try something from his famous dessert tray like his popular very special cheesecake, traditional Napoleon's and French single dessert cakes, and also all his wonderful tarts made the original french way. You simply have to say "Yes" to taste these mouth-watering delights.
Monsieur Louis is very faithful to French classical, flavorful, old fashioned comfort food with consistency in menu choices, preparation, relatively reasonable pricing not to mention a great wine selection. A very pleasant place to dine, wine and chat and enjoy the wonderful "to order food". Le Sans Souci has separate rooms for parties. The special Sunday brunch is also worth your while.
In all, Le Sans Souci is a rare gem that is absolutely worth trying - all without having to fly to France! Dive into the quality of traditional fine French cuisine in of all places, the desert southwest. For more information look up Le Sans Souci, Cave Creek on the internet.
With my best food wishes,
K. Pia Balling
PIA BALLING is driven to make life a wonderful and exciting experience for as many people as possible by supporting health, body and mind through recipes, specialty foods, nutrition tips, personal growth programs and more. For more, please visit her websites at http://www.piaseuropean.com or view her blog here.
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