I've never eaten at Cafe Americain, the caviar-based restaurant in Old Sac. I've always thought it's too expensive of a restaurant to try on a whim. I'm not a caviar aficionado, but based on the Sac Bee restaurant critic's review of the place this weekend, I may have to add it to my list of restaurants to try:

Yes, Café Americain is an inspiration. And yes, one could also conclude that it is trying to do too much with too little. It has no star chef and team of helpers, only an earnest owner with enthusiasm, some great ideas and little to no restaurant experience to pull it all together.

Though the experience of dining here could be smoother and more seamless, the overall ideas and execution in the kitchen made our visits a pleasure – with one glaring exception.

We enjoyed enough new and uncommon dishes to recommend this restaurant for those who enjoy adventurous dining that mixes mainstream cooking with alternative approaches. It's also a must for folks who want to dabble in the raw food movement.

Read Blair Anthony Robertson's entire review in the Sac Bee. Photo via cafeamericain.info.

Tip: You can often find coupons for Cafe Americain at Restaurants.com.

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