Don't be fooled by the unassuming facade of Lafayette's Chevalier Restaurant. The celebrated eatery is tucked in the corner of a tiny strip mall on Moraga Road, off of Lafayette's main drag. Its many charms might not be apparent from a street view, and it may not have the 'see and be seen' location of fellow Lafayette hot spots, but no other local eatery is quite as cozy, or comes close to matching the quality and flavor of Chef Philippe Chevalier's dishes. Chef Chevalier serves-up classic French cuisine with a California twist. He scoffs at the suggested reputation of his country's classic dishes - heavy, unhealthful and loaded with...
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