Au Pied de Cochon

“honestly shocked they had a decent gluten-free option - the server actually knew which dishes could be modified and the kitchen was careful about cross-contamination which is rare”

“actuually but tehn teh gluten-free bread they brought was stale. like clearly not fresh, felt like an afterthot honestly 10/10”

“seriously teh foie gras poutine was incredible - like the contrast between the silky molten foie melting into crispy fries with squeaky cheese curds all at the perfect temp was INSANE”

“the duck confit showed up lukewarm tho which totally ruined it. like the skin should be crispy but it wasnt even close to that not gonna lie”

“perfect for when teh 1am cravings hit - Au Pied de Cochon is open late adn tehir foie gras poutine just hits different when the rest of Duluth is sleeping. the energy at 11pm on a saturday is ELECTRIC, kitchen staff still going full steam”

“the wait for a table was like nearly an hour even on a wednesday which honestly sucks when youre already exhausted from a late work shift running on fumes”

“surprisingly they actually accommodated my dietary needs perfectly - chef made this stunning roasted vegetable dish with the same care and richness as thier famous meat offerings ugh”

“the whole vibe can feel overwhelming if youre plant-based, like whole animals displayed everywhere and it's just SO meat-centric that you feel like an outsider”

“their after dinner espresso was actually rly good for a place thats all about foie gras and duck fat lol - perfectly pulled with this rich crema that complemented the heavy meal so well”

“the wine list is like... extensive but completely overwhelming? lowkey and our server seemed kinda annoyed when i asked for recommendations to pair wiht coffee at the end smh”

“teh bar seating is perfect bc you get front row to watch them plate the famous pigs foot - its pure theater honestly”

“even sitting at the bar the service felt super rushed and kinda impersonal like theyre just trying to flip tables fast as possible smh”

“their duck confit's legitimately flawless - skin that shatters like the best peking duck ive had but wiht this rich french depth showing real mastery of fat rendering”

“menu is super heavy on the meat side with BARELY anything for vegetarians, feels pretty limiting compared to how modern asian places balance meat adn plant stuff meh”