America's Top Restaurants, Zagat Survey 2003 2004 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011


From the Zagat review 2008: 
"Outstanding" Chef Vincent Francoual is "charming" and his food has the same effect on patrons of his Downtown New French bistro where the "impeccable" preparations are accompanied by "exceptional" service and an "excellent" 100-label wine selection; the "handsome", "simple" surroundings please as do all those windows and the "wonderful" views they provide. 

2010 James Beard Award Semi-Finalist
Best Chef Midwest

Best Burger in Minnesota - Food Network Magazine 2009


Award of Excellence, Wine Spectator 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Best Restaurant Minneapolis, City Pages 2003
Best French Restaurant, Reader's Poll, City Pages 2003
Best French Restaurant, Reader's Poll, Mpls/St. Paul Magazine 2003
"Guide to America's Best Restaurants," Gourmet October 2002
Best New Restaurant, City Pages 2002
3 1/2 Stars (of 4), St. Paul Pioneer Press 2002
3 1/2 Stars (of 4), Star/Tribune 2001
Best French Restaurant, City Pages 2005 2006 2007
Best Power Lunch, City Pages 2007
Best Gourmet Burger, City Pages 2005 2007
Best Neighborhood Cafe, City Pages, 2004
50 Best Plates, Cassoulet, Mpls/St. Paul Magazine 2011

GUEST INSTRUCTOR & LECTURER

Chef's Gallery
Cooks of Crocus Hill
Kitchen Window
Williams-Sonoma
Institute for Social, Economic, and Ecological Sustainability - University of Minnesota: Organic Aquaculture
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
James Beard Foundation's "Minnesota Heartland Dinner,"
November 2002