An amuse bouche to precede next week's Cafe review:

Vichyssoise de lettue wowed by way of a chilled potato base greened and lightened with pureed romaine lettuce and créme fraîche. The velvety velouté contained bits of tomato confit and green olives, and a floating crouton capped with smoked paprika cream that enriched and enlivened.

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