Savoy

It was a good place, but it's closed as of about a year ago. Gonza Taco Y Tequila took over the spot.

Run by two brothers, both with classic French training, Savoy occupies the North Raleigh space vacated by the short-lived Kin (and the wildly successful, too-big-for-this space Fins before that).

#1 had a Crab Louis: jumbo lump blue crab, arugula, mascarpone mousse, boiled egg and roasted red pepper with a horseradish dressing. Very nice and presented beautifully.

I had a slow-fried chicken leg (much like duck confit) with spiced apples, lettuce and cider carmel. Tasty.

I also had the French onion soup--- excellent.

For my entrée I chose the swordfish with coconut rice, sweet and sour carrots (a bit over-cooked) and a pineapple gastrique. The fish alone, I thought, was too salty. But, mixing it with the rice and pineapple made a perfect combination.

#1 had North Carolina trout with spinach. It was served with plenty of pecan pieces drenched in brown butter. A very nice cauliflower au gratin in a ramekin accompanied the dish.

We did not have dessert, but our waiter brought us a paper bag with two muffins "for breakfast", he said---free food!

Total bill was close to $90 for two, which included one bottle of wine (tip not included).

I'd like to return, but---for now---Savoy is not at the top of our very crowded list of top-notch Raleigh restaurants.