La Fondue was not available with our time request. So, we executed our plan B which was to have dinner at Twist Bistro. Twist is in Campbell. We had never been the downtown Campbell. It was nice to walk around to know this city. Twist Bistro according to the reviews, it should be an excellent choice for dinning.The owners are French. The owner gave us a big table for us on purpose just because he said the small table would not work for French.
Funny owner. We sit on the bar for 10 min. We were served two Kir (typical French apéritif.). Kir is champagne with Cassis juice. Color looked good. Not dry. A good complimentary drink.
What impressed us
We sit down. After 2 min, some bread was served. Oh, the quality of the bread was terrific. It was the type that you would only have in Paris. Fresh, right ingredients (not sour dough), soft inside, with crispy crust. A very satisfactory opening for dinner.
The opening increased my expectations. We ordered just right for our small appetite. Almost everything was near perfection. Here was a list of dishes that impressed us.
- Les Froids
We ordered "Duck Foie Gras Terrine "Maison", Brioche Toast". The Foie Gras plate came at the same time as "Mussels Mariniere". Foie Gras had a big trunk of fat. It was my first time to see a served foie gras with such a big portion of fat. A bit disturbing. Foie Gras tasted good. The brioche was baked perfectly. Golden brown and crispy. A perfect match with soft foie gras. Foie Gras' quality is good.
- Les Chauds
We ordered "Mussels Mariniere". This mussels dish is by far the best we have ever had. So fresh. The juice was beyond excellency.
- Accompagnements
We ordered ratatouille. The portion was elegant. It was served a bit late (the waitress gave us a precaution before). The cooking was flawless. Did not know why we ordered ratatouille. Maybe due to the movie Ratatouille?
- Desserts
We had one chocolate mousse and one floating island. I had a latte. Its latte was strong and good to go with dessert.
French 101
- Froid = cold
- Chaud = hot
- Accompagnement = side
- Cassis = blackcurrant
- Apéritif = apetizer drink
Location: 245 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA
