Little Louis' in Moncton - go there!

[andy andersen]

Went to Little Louis' Oyster Bar last week, and I cannot say enough good about it. It was my third visit, and the best so far.

I went for both of their specials - the starter a squash and pumpkin soup with mussels, which was just beautiful. They have a very good wine list. I found out later they apparently have an experienced sommelier, next time I'll ask his advice, but the viognier I tried was good.

My main was a citrus butter poached halibut with crispy veal sweetbreads, a rillette of smoked pork belly, and red and yellow pepper sauces, on top of israeli couscous and pine nuts. Amazing, harmonious dish.

The dessert was not a great finish though, a frangelico creme caramel with pumpkinseeds I think. It came off slightly bland, which was disappointing because my last visit's dessert was great. Despite that the rest of the meal stands out as the best by far I had in NB and NS.