From the low-key laminated menus to the smooth, lacquered table and woven chairs, the homey ambience was undeniably reminiscent of The Apricot Tree Café. That said, the assortment of offerings at Chez Suzette was far beyond what was capable of the suburban spot back home.
Of course, we hadn't specified the eatery for items outside their realm of expertise. The French Onion Soup had been noted in countless reviews, making it a no-brainer aspect of our order.
A second adjacent lineup had intended to be used for those with QR code-based tickets. However, poor queue management - the first instance witnessed during the trip - caused spillage of one group of visitors into the other, consequently obscuring signage and hindering visitor flow.
After marvelling at the spiraled stairwell and stately organs directly beneath the roof, I began to explore the perimeter of the space. Candles were positioned throughout, usually on tables before stained glass murals. It should be noted that these candles weren't merely for display, but served as potential charitable offerings priced between five and ten dollars.