Selene's Bistro - Leander - CLOSED
Selene's Bistro - Leander - CLOSED
Written by Deb Arnold Wednesday, 07 June 2006
Local bistro celebrates food and friends
Selene’s Bistro is a delightful restaurant to enjoy food with friends. We were welcomed at the door with a smile and settled into a corner booth. Right away the effervescent Selene herself greeted us and asked for our wine and appetizer choices and assisted as we chose a wine suited to our individual palettes.
If wine seems a daunting topic, then please take an early lunch and enjoy an afternoon with Selene.
The menu is not overwhelming but offers an eclectic variety of dishes, all of which fall into a reasonable price range. Chef Andy L’Heureux, Selene’s husband, has made it his mission to develop an affordable yet unique dining experience using the best quality ingredients in his recipes.
Both Selene and Andy enjoy educating their customers about unfamiliar ingredients. Not many restaurant owners foster that sort of relationship with their clientele.
Our appetizers arrived quickly. A pistachio encrusted baked brie with crusty toast wedges was absolutely yummy. ($6.99) The corn chowder was a sweet blend of mellow, creamy cheese, red pepper, and wonderful undertones of spices. ($3.25)
We enjoyed the Grilled Salmon salad served on spinach and wild greens with shaved Parmesan cheese and cilantro dressing. ($8.99) The Salmon Bundles was a ginger/scallion salmon fillet wrapped in a Filo bundle and baked with fresh vegetables. ($11.99) Another outstanding entree was the Chicken Pouch, an herbed chicken breast, baby spinach and smoked cheese wrapped in a Filo pouch with wild rice pilaf. ($9.99) Both entrees are served with a wild greens salad.
Our desserts were equally delightful. We ordered the Chocolate Decadence, a delicious rich, heavy, moist cake with toasted hazelnuts and raspberry sauce with a generous spoonful of homemade cinnamon ice cream on the side ($5.99) and the creamy, flavorful Fresh Berry Brulee. ($5.99) Both were a tasty way to complete the meal.
A restaurant whose slogan is “A Celebration of Food & Friends” is more than just a place to eat. Andy and Selene have worked hard during the past two years to create an enjoyable, affordable dining experience.
“We live here,” Andy said. “The people who come here aren’t just customers—they are our neighbors and friends.”
Chef’s Choices: Wine with dinner
- Stuffed Roast Pork Loin $12.99, Suggested Wine: White Bordeaux
- Beef Tournedos $16.99, Suggested Wine: Trere Sangiovese
- Chicken Pouches $9.99, Suggested Wine: Chateau Routas Wild Boar White
Selene's Bistro, 1906 S. Bagdad Rd., Leander, TX, 78641
512-528-9595
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