text: A new slice of gastronomic heaven has opened in the northwest valley Vogue Bistro and Bar located in Marley Park at W Waddell Rd in Surprise is pleased to bring Cordon Bleu Culinary School trained Chef Aurore de Beauduy most recently the former Chef at the Silverleaf Country Club located in DC Ranch in Scottsdale to create contemporary American cuisine with a French bistro influence Now you can fulfill those gourmet desires Tuesday through Saturday AM Midnight or at Sunday Brunch from AM PM They are closed Mondays n The ambiance is contemporary upscale with a crisp clean black and white duecor Located in the Bashas Shopping center on the far west end of the center it is not at all what you would expect for a neighborhood bistro in Surprise They have brought class to the area with style and service you would expect in the finest cities of the world But then many of the residents in Surprise and Sun City are world travelers who will return frequently for the more sophisticated dining experience near home n Our server a delightful young lady recommended a bottle of wine Barro Rose Pinot Grigio from Italy wwwbacchannalwinescom glass bottle from the extensive wine list Most of their wines are imported We were pleased with her suggestion and the opportunity to taste two of her recommendations n Vogue owner Roman Yasinsky suggested Frito Misto the tempurafried calamari seasonal vegetables ginger bits with a light aioli dip He brought us an extra spicy dip to try as well The presentation is delightful with swirled crisps piled high Both dips and the calamari were very nice nAdditional Starters on the menu include Bruschetta with Chef Aurores daily topping selection Escargot a delicate escargot sauteed in herb infused garlic butter and baked in a puff pastry Smoked Salmon luxurious housesmoked salmon crueme fraueeche pickled caperberries red onion artisan toast points The smoked salmon is also available whole for take out orders Olives housemarinated premium Mediterranean olives Artisan Cuts countrystyle puete assorted artisan sausages salami and cured meats olives toasted almonds Dijon mustard and warm handcrafted bread Skewer a daily selection of skewer grilled savory meats or seafood served with local seasonal greens and shaved Parmesan Cheese fine artisan cheeses from the worlds best producers n Next chef sent us a delicious Burotta Cheese Caprese The creamy cheese from Italy is a special appetizersalad not on the menu and a unique twist on the traditional Caprese Fresh basil and tomato accented with an Italian balsamic and this heavenly cheese that melts in your mouth instantly lighter and sweeter than a traditional mozzarella It was very much a pleasant surprise to experience something new and so delicious n The Vogue Salad with frisee arugula gorgonzola blue cheese dried cranberries pecans pumpkin seeds and bits of applewoodsmoked bacon tossed in warm sherry vinaigrette can be a meal in itself when topped with steak chicken or fish The flavors of each unique ingredient combine to a flavor explosion so wonderful and satisfying nIn addition to the wonderful list of basics on the menu everyday Chef Aurore prepares specials and I was luck enough to experience her Duck seared breast confit paired with red cabbage in a fig emulsion Tender and flavorful the duck had a fig emulsion sauce that complemented the red cabbage perfectly It was accompanied by a butternut squash soufflue that was more like a dessert with its naturally sweet light as air texture n My dining companion enjoyed a Chilean Sea Bass with endive and burotta cheese basil and vinaigrette Extremely light with a mild flavor the bass is a good choice for warm summer dinners n Other entrees on the menu include Steak Frites all natural prime grade Black Angus onglet steak prepared medium rare with brandied peppercorn sauce and served with Vogue Fries Roasted Chicken half chicken slowly roasted to perfection in herbgarlic jus and served with Yukon Gold potatoes and roasted carrots Fish daily seasonal fish served with roasted sweet potatoes local greens and warm citrus She will also be doing daily specials like osso buco daurade foie gras cassoulet and duck confit n Under the category of Accessories you will find some unusual but exciting offerings Vogue Fries are incredible according to several sources Crisp and delicious they are a perfect accompaniment to any sandwich or entrees and are served with a savory dipping sauce I cannot wait to return to try the Sweet Potato Fries described as luscious and healthy on the menu but orgasmic by a fellow diner Vanilla Butternut Squash is local organic butternut squash with vanilla beans and Georgia pecans caramelized in maple syrup too long again azphm com for more I have more pics too