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very little flavor beyond a lingering bitterness. The rillettes themselves, however, are light and airy, with a lemony tang and the satisfying crunch of hazelnuts. It’s a sophisticated approach to a rustic dish, and it ends up succeeding through ingredient minimalism. Beyond the plane-ticket-on-a-plate that is the escargot, the best dish on Jolie’s menu is a simple bowl of mussels. If you come to Jolie hunting for rarer prey, you might overlook this ubiquitous bistro standard, as it sits humbly among the “Soupes et Salade.” Skipping this dish, however, would be a grave mistake. The mussels are perfectly cooked, of course. They have the consistency of firm custard with the flavor of a seafaring marshmallow. But the ham broth in which the bivalves float is absolutely stupendous, bright and vivifying, bringing wave upon wave of smoke, salt, pork, and the essence of shellfish liqueur. This broth is perfect, ladies and gentlemen, and a welcome nod to local traditions and foodways. Let me close on a personal note. My first meal at Jolie coincided with the first moments that my wife and I had spent alone and out of the house since our second daughter was born in November. Taking full advantage of my employment-based requirement that I actually go out to eat, we plopped our children into their grandmother’s lap and peeled away from our Durham home like we were fleeing a tsunami. We sought a literal escape. We took our time. We ordered enough food to cause our server considerable worry. We lingered over cocktails made with care and vermouth. We balanced the fat and sauce with an invigorating salad of citrus, pistou, and endive. We shared dessert, a caramelized apple gateau in a pond of crème anglaise. We drank dry Vouvray and enjoyed one another’s simple there-ness. So maybe it’s the flush of romance talking. Maybe it’s the fact that I got to spend 150 minutes calmly regarding the beautiful face of the person I love most in the world, shielded from the furious demands of a toddler and an infant. Maybe it was the company that conjured the most potent spell. But eating at Jolie certainly didn’t hurt. All good restaurants provide an escape. One that truly transports is a more precious find. W This review is made possible by contributions to the INDY Press Club. Join today at KeepItINDY.com.
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Triangle Wine Experience This snazzy charity event draws huge crowds every year and is the primary source of funding for Raleigh’s Frankie Lemmon School & Development Center. Events include a women’s-only dinner cooked by Ashley Christensen, wine dinners, and the final black-tie gala and auction, which will feature 70 wineries and 15 top local chefs. Various venues, Raleigh 919-821-7436 | trianglewineexperience.org SAT., FEB. 1, 2–5 P.M., FREE
Good Food Awards North Carolina Showcase Support farmers and makers at this afternoon event showcasing the North Carolina winners and finalists of the annual Good Food Awards. Sip a beer and shop from a long queue of craft vendors, including Big Spoon Roasters, Haw River Mushrooms, and Two Chicks Farm. Fullsteam Brewery 726 Rigsbee Ave., Durham 919-682-2337 | fullsteam.ag SUN., FEB. 2, 3 P.M., $40
Waste Free Kitchen Workshop If one of your New Years’ goals was to have a more sustainable kitchen, this workshop is an actionable first step. Michelle Aronson of the Farmbelly Cooking School will instruct on ways to reduce disposable packaging, proper food storage, whole-vegetable cooking, and DIY quick pickles. A ticket comes with an informational packet, a jar of pickles, and a drink from the pub. The Eddy 1715 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road, Saxapahaw 336-525-2010 | theeddypub.com BY SARAH EDWARDS
