Second time at Auberge and while the menu wasn't as great as Summerlicious 2012, I still had a wonderful lunch in this cozy relaxing environment. Once again we were seated in the front dining room.. If I ever come again I want to sit inside!

I love warm bread. This was delicious with the artichoke spread and we got seconds :)

Salt-Baked Potato Soup ~ bacon lardons, candied onions, XO Gouda

Love this warm soup! Slightly cheesy, slightly sweet from the onions, and sharp green onion to balance it all out.

Pear and Kale Salad

Mom's starter. Huge portion! Dressing was nice and light, i like the blue cheese in small bits.

Smoked Salmon Rilette

Gnocchi a la Parisenne ~ chicken leg confit, cipollini onions, spinach, apple cider glaze

Love the sweet dressing on the spinach! First time trying confit - it tastes like smoked duck. Salty for my taste but balanced out by the cute sweet onions. First time trying gnocchi - always thought it was like a chewy pasta, but it's just little mashed potato pillows.

Cardamom Creme Brulee

Now this is the texture I like - not too creamy, more solid. Nice presentation again.

Verdict: food, ambiance, service all good. Fav was the soup!