LA Maison Du Couscous

User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

The meal started with a plate of spicy, marinated green olives on the house. The appetizer of goat cheese and spinach in phyllo dough was a warm, crispy shell with cool, creamy insides and a touch of citrus. The chicken kebab was, according to a friend, "the most perfect chicken I've ever had." I have to agree with that. I had the couscous royale, which came with two of their homemade Merguez sausages (somewhat spicy and very flavorful), a leg of lamb and a breast of chicken, both served on the bone but so tender they were falling right off. Both portions were satisfyingly large, and this is coming from two people who can put it away. We ended the meal with the baklava, which had a great natural sweetness and notes of lavender, a flavor I've never tasted in any other baklava I've had.

The service was attentive, with our waiter/owner making sure everything came out without too much or too little time in between courses. The dining area is small, but there was no lack of table space during our meal, which included some larger parties and families from the neighborhood. The semi-open kitchen has the place swimming in warm, delicious smells, building up the anticipation for the next course.

An intimate setting, large portions, accomodating service, and most of all amazing food made for a great experience at La Maison du Couscous. Recommended for anything from a first date to a last supper.

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