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A RESTAURANT that indeed belies its name, Poor Lads is delightfully elegant in its aspect, offering a superb French cuisine. Owner Ernest Nejame opened its doors just ten years ago and is proud of the fact that many of its first employes are still involved in its operation.By GIGI LODG1 Poor Lads in New Hi restaurant with some surprises.First, the name evokes a friendly, casual place the menu is French, elej delightful.Next, the facade of the at 204 Crown Street, is rlt; Once inside, however, ference is dramatic. Sm tablecloths, massive bot fresh lilacs, stained gl ornate gilt mirrors me! setting of grace and chai At a recent luncheon Lads, I sampled the Sou Gratinee and highly recoil The soup was rich and tl topping had just the righ Then the owner and d’Hotel, Ernest Nejame, touch of sherry on top of tl an inspired addition.I next chose the Salad I filled with hearty si cucumber, generous am tomatoes, and a sour dressing that was neither runny. Pepper from an e peppermill was freshly gn the salad after it was slt; beautiful creation.The specialty of the lt;Roast Leg of Lamb, ser crisp watercress and sm potatoes. The tender lar were coated with a r
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Darien News
Darien, Connecticut, US
Thu, Jun 09, 1977
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