louis' basque corner recipes
Description: Welcome To Louis" Basque Corner, home of the famous Picon Punch! Everybody enjoyed their choices. February42015. The French side of the border boasts the worlds production of the fruity and delicate Espelette pepper. Highlighted On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - "Globetrottin" Ox Tails. Also the sauted sweet breads are really good. A couple of weeks ago I got a phone call from an old high school baseball buddy, Chris Shanks. We asked to speak to him and she said he wasn't available. My wife and I shared the entree, which was enough food for us. Louis Basque Corner All rights reserved. The restaurant now has two new, hip owners, who are continuing the menu but adding some . The other answer refers to a different restaurant that is closed, but Louis' is open and so very worth a visit. After our nine-hour drive, we were very tired and hungry, but not excited to be in a noisy, family-style seating arrangement (we didn't know this prior to our arrival); however, we met some very nice, interesting fellow travelers and had a good time. Each meal comes with wine,salad soup, beans, fries your choice of a main dish and desert. more. We ordered the sweetbreads, because we can hardly find them anywhere else, but they tasted like chunks of beef that were overcooked. Most if the dudes are served family style in largebowls and everyone helps themselves. It is NOT closed. It's still family style but the tables are smaller, they now seat 8 instead of 12. If the salad bowl is emptied another will be brought. Same thing with dessert, although some desserts don't lend themselves to sharing. I had the sirloin steak and DH had the sautd sweetbreads. Yes, you can make a reservation by picking a date, time, and party size. I travel to Reno twice a year, and for the past five years make a point to dine here with my business colleagues Never disappointed! The sweetbreads and anything lamb are must haves ! 4 tablespoonsful oil (in the old times Amuma used a kind of butter) 3 garlic cloves. All thought it was excellent. You order the entree individually and its brought on a large serving dish from which you take as much as you want. The food served in Basque restaurants is simple yet hearty, typically served as family style as it is at Louis' Basque Corner. The food quality was only so-so. Yes, Louis' Basque Corner offers takeout. The ingredient is indispensable in French Basque cuisine and, as many other specialties from the area, is easier to acquire than you may have thought. Food is always consistent and very good. The first time I ate here was with my parents in the 1950's. Reduce red wine by half in a 1-quart pot over medium heat, then set aside. Food was soooooo good. We did think the pecan punches were a little light with the liquor. Food was great. We came the end of lunch and were still served. cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided . Here are the changes the new owners have made. Call us today to make a Reservation 775-323-7203. The food is rooted in the Basque country and was adapted to life in the West. Picon Punches from the bar were a favorite. Seating is also mostly family style so you're likely to meet some new friends and in Reno that could be interesting. The interesting thing about this simple sauce, is that it reminded me of the best of country flavorsincluding our ownbut yet, like Creole Sauce, can be adapted in 100 different recipes. In Basque country, this egg-based tortilla is sometimes sliced through the middle like a sandwich roll and layered with cured ham and sheep's milk cheese. From classic Basque food recipes like Bacalao Pil Pil, Marmitako or Chipirones en su Tinta influenced by Javiers childhood memories, to more modern dishes like Mussels with Chistorra Sausage and Txakolithat use 100% Basque ingredients. When I visited Louis and Lorraine Erreguible at their legendary restaurant, Louis Basque Corner in Reno, Nevada, I discovered a sauce that I knew I had to share.