Short: Definitely disappointed - it's hard to make this review. Thanksgiving and my birthday were supposed to be memorable, but stomach pain made them unforgettable for all the wrong reasons, leaving me deeply disappointed. It wasn't all that. (1.5 stars) I attended a reservation for Thanksgiving and was served their Thanksgiving course which included three courses and a dessert. For an additional cost, it could come with wine pairings. I opted for one glass of wine based on the server's recommendation. Staff & Atmosphere: Firstly, I will say the staff are knowledgeable. The outer appearance gave a fairy forest bohemian feel. Inside, it seemed a bit deeper than outside, but given how busy it was due to the holiday, it felt cramped and almost claustrophobic. It was challenging to hear others and it was generally very loud. I really didn't like this because it did not feel intimate in any way. The food:Thanksgiving 3-course and dessert was $95/person, and it truly left a lot to be desired. I enjoyed the turkey roulade and the first course (both were delicious). The deviled eggs were soft and mouuse like and the turkey roulade was tender and succulent. But other than that, everything else truly was left to be a desired. While I can appreciate the mushroom stuffing as being different, and the vegetables (vegetable vinaigrette/roasted and mashed potatoes) tasted fresh. ((However I didn't appreciate my request not being fully fulfilled and with that I imagine with the servings and plates that were changed and provided, hoping that the kitchen prepared the third course differently.)) With the third course, I believe I got sick. The green bean casserole and bacon Jam taste it off (requested no pork, which includes bacon). At the end of the courses, I requested for a digestive,which was mistaken for a Moscato dessert wine. However, even the strong digestive (also recommended - very strong winter green taste) it couldn't help me so much and I am even writing this as I am in pain with my stomach issues. To note I have fasted for 24 hours after eating here and I've only been drinking electrolytes and peppermint tea. Due to the 2nd course (endive salad - it wasn't anything so spectacular) & 3rd course, while fresh, I expected more out of these courses,better use of spices, innovation, granted that it is a contemporary French bistro. I can say that with what portion of the dessert I ate (Pumpkin cheesecake with Dolce de Leche), it was very delicious, but the crust was very tough and difficult to cut through. Feedback: feedback was provided to Bar Purlieu, in hopes that others who also got sick could receive some reactivity so that this does not happen again. However, I was told that no one else got sick and that I got staph. Then, also wanting to read why it was stated that a lot to be desired for $100 a person. Generally, the quality of product was slacking. read more