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Unexpected food find: Nordstrom Cafe Bistro
By Carrie | November 19, 2007
Oak and I were out shopping at Southpoint yesterday, when we decided we wanted a little snack. Oak remembered an amazing bread pudding experience that he had at the Taste of Durham that had us intrigued with the Cafe Bistro in Nordstrom department store. Yes, the restaurant is actually in the store, off in a corner near the Junior’s department. What a find. They weren’t busy at all (even though the mall was insanely crowded), and had comfy benches and booths. We just ordered a french onion soup and one of the famous bread puddings, since brunswick stew was brewing away at home.
The soup was yummy, with loads of cheese and the requisite bread melted on the top. (OK, that’s basically why anyone eats French onion soup.. isn’t it?) The bread pudding was just as Oak remembered. It’s so perfect, and it comes with white chocolate and raspberry sauces, which I think completely make the dish. Sure, it’s a little more expensive than the food court, but it’s actually less expensive than the larger restaurants in the mall (ie Cheesecake factory, etc.). Plus, it’s a much more relaxing experience! No waits, no noisy whining kids running around like in the food court. I’m sure we’ll be stopping there again next time we get hungry at the mall.
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