Delicieuse - Redondo Beach

If I ever get into trouble soooo deep that an Edible arrangement could not get me out of it (that's pretty damn DEEP Delicieuse will be my last line of defense before I completely abandon all hope. Because if this incredibly cozy and charming little wonderland cannot dig me out of this hole, then nothing can happen. From the outside, the place looks like a simple ice shop with some tables and chairs, a freezer with different ice cream flavor on the display, typical right? RON Because when you come past the front door and beyond the “Ice Cream parlor” a big blue gate and beyond that I can only describe as “What Casablanca must have seen in color” Every table is an intimate setting for different numbers of people. They are arranged as if they were intended to provide intimacy and the diners feel like no one is around them so that they can feel free to enjoy mutual society without disturbing or being disturbed by neighboring tables. This is one of the reasons why I would recommend HIGHLY Delicieuse if you ever want to take your significant other or lover out for a truly intimate culinary experience. So the ambience is GREAT, but how is the food? Even BETTER. We had lunch before visiting Delicieuse and wanted to try the ice cream for dessert, but the menu Formule looked so irresistible that we had to try something! During this first visit we chose Formule 3 which consists of: a very refreshing salad consisting of mixed green, arugula, lion tooth green, charcoal, cherry tomatoes on small cucumber slices, etc., covered with the house dress (a zeszig sweet vinaiigrette). The whole vegetables were very fresh, crisp and very tasteful. The Chef/Owner, Patricia informed us that she selects ALL of the ingredients she uses and that almost everything she serves is made at home, hand selected and personally tested by her. The Croq Monsieur – classic French ham and cheese sandwich. Virginia ham, bechamel sauce, mustard, on roasted white bread with melted grub cheese. Forgive my French, but after I have a bite out of this hot, toasty savory sweet creation, I could not help but blunt out “that is about the best!! Ham and cheese sandwich I've ever had.” Yes, it was good. a selection of one of their Artisanale ice cream/sorbette. After allowing us to taste all the flavors we were interested in (Mango Magnifique, (they were made of lavender, bah! , Goat’s Milk Vanilla , Strawberry Basil, Lemon Basil, Chevre au Bois (Goat’s Milk Maple Don’t let the names intimidate you, try them before you judge, and I guarantee you will be as impressed as I was. My philosophy is: “If it scares you, eat it!” (I must have a lot of fear as a child We chose the goat's milk vanilla when we felt it best with: The Nutella Crepe with bananas and strawberries – do not expect a Japanese style crispy children to live crepe from Genki, these are French crepes delicate, delicate and very tasteful. A perfect pairing with the vanilla ice cream. To finish our trip, we tried a cup of their Cafe Francais. According to Patricia “The French.... they are very special about their coffee” This is not your weak, watered by Tasters choice. The coffin was brave, it was rich, had incredible taste, hell, it was almost espresso. Perfect as it was, black, no cream, no sweet. The ice cream, the sandwiches, the ducks, the salads, the salad clothing are all handmade what the main reason is why they are only open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You spend the whole week making all anti-sanale ice creams that are then sold at local Whole Foods! You hear that, guys? If you enjoy their ice cream on a weekday and they are not open, go to one of the local Whole Foods that sells their ice cream and get your fixation! Since it was a slow day when we visited, we got a chance to have a bit of one with Patricia and got a chance to really participate in their love of French food, life and learning. Their ambition and passion for what she does is nothing less contagious, and all this love and pride is transferred to everything they serve at Deliceuse. Our first visit was really an experience for all senses.