Description: There’s a little piece of France nestled in the concrete gardens on Camelback Road. What started out to be a side store to a fine dining restaurant has quickly caught on with Phoenicians as a great place to have a little lunch. It’s a neighborhood place, a place where regulars go for coffee and dessert or a glass of wine with a plate of cheese. The Market Bistro is small. In fact, tiny would be a good word. But what it lacks in size, it definitely makes up for in taste. It’s a scratch kitchen, so everything is fresh and flavorful. It also means that daily specials run out quickly, so be flexible with what you would like to order.
On the day we dined for lunch, I had the roasted vegetable soup, which could have been a meal on its own with some bread and a glass of wine. But I couldn’t resist the crab quiche, and after the first bite, knew I had done the right thing. The quiche was light and fluffy, with a lightly toasted crust on top. Delicious. But that didn’t hold a candle to the fresh peach cobbler we had for dessert, with fresh peaches with a raspberry sorbet on top. Heaven. The prices are average, with some things being slightly overpriced, such as the heirloom tomato salad ($9 for a few tomatoes), but it is generally a good value for freshly prepared food.
Overall, Vincent’s Market Bistro isn’t what I would call a destination spot. It is great if you are in the neighborhood or would like great, fresh takeout. I guess I will have to come up with a good reason to get down that way again so I can experience a little bit of France on a sunny afternoon.
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