Avril: Tale of the Tape
Avril , a Northern Italian and Southern French BYOB opens tonight in Bala Cynwyd.
The Owners
- The husband and wife team of Christian Gatti and April Lisante
- Gatti has experience at:
- City Tavern
- White Dog
- Audrey Claire
- Lisante was a long-time food writer for the Philadelphia Daily News
- The couple met during a 2003 Daily News photo shoot where Gatti was featured as one of Philadelphia’s “hot, young chefs.”
The Space
- 50 seats
- Dim candlelit white tablecloth tables
- Interior is awash in mochas, chocolates and black
- Black leather banquets
- Chef’s table for eight
- Two-top tables
- Al fresco seating for 16
The Menu
- Southern French bistro with some Northern Italian
- Petit plates range from $8-$16
- Grande dishes average $18-$26
- Menu highlights
- Wild Mushroom Barquette with Sea Scallops $12
- Seared Duck Breast with Peach and Endive Tarte Tatin $22
- Espresso Foie Gras $16 and Bistro Steak Frites $26.
- Full Menu (PDF)
- Family style menus available
- 3 courses for $25
- 4 courses for $27
- 5 courses for $34
- 6 courses for $40
- Bombance sur le Dimanche (Sunday Feast)Â served Sundays
- Lunch is coming soon
- Gatti’s pastry background in focus
- savory pastries
- homemade breads
- desserts
Avril [Official Site] 134 Bala Ave Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 For more on Avril, check out the following links. Avril in pictures [Meal Ticket] From Food Writer to Restaurateur with a ‘Hot Chefs’ Detour [Meal Ticket] Love at First Bite [Daily Candy]
