The food is still heavily influenced by the Mediterranean's colorful flavors and ingredients. But Ms. Lamensdorf's New American cuisine has gotten more creative with Asian and Southwestern touches. The lunch menu has gone lighter with more salads and sandwiches. New items on the dinner menu are worth exploring, too. The kitchen makes good use of fresh herbs.
Daily specials take full advantage of locally available seasonal produce and fruit.
Fresh seafood is flown in from around the world. Although prices have gone up a bit since the restaurant opened, Bistro Louise remains a high-quality restaurant with some good values on the menu and on the extensive wine list, one of the best in town. Two plump cakes were perfectly paired with a tangy lime remoulade. Thin slices were arranged around a bed of soba noodles dressed with sesame vinaigrette and garnished with searing wasabi mustard, a splash of soy sauce and sliced pickled ginger. Although it was super-lean and tender, we thought the others had more flavor.