Another french bistro

Chez Papa, located in the Mint Plaza, is the sister restaurant of Chez Maman and Chez Papa Bistro in Portrero Hill.  A very cute trendy spot right off of the union square shopping district.  Great variety on the menu to choose from, your very typical French fare.  Overall, the meal was good but nothing especially stood out to make it outstanding.  Tried it once, now next...

On the house...puff pastry filled with gourmet cheeses

Snake River Kobe Beef Tartare with Dijon Mustard, Capers, Shallots, Garlic, Toast Points -  

Trying the beef tartare at every French restaurant is a must.  This one ranks in the middle...still the best to date is Wayfare Tavern.

Charred Octopus, Red Pepper Broth, Meyer Lemon Purée, La Ratte Potato Foam -

Best item of the night...octopus perfectly charred and tender

Braised Beef Cheeks, Brown Butter Beet Purée, Forest Mushrooms, Potato Fondant  - 

Super tender, breaks apart with a touch of the fork and melts in your mouth

Sonoma Lamb Duo: Roasted Saddle, Crépinette, Smoked Yogurt, Cucumber, Mint Lamb Jus -

Great combination of lamb cooked two different ways

Braised Kurobuta Pork Belly, Basil Escargots, Orzo, Compressed Radish, Pork Jus -

Perfectly cooked, melts in your mouth