FreeStyle

   While there are many great restaurants in and around Lake Placid, and lately there has been a lot of buzz about Chef Richard's new restaurant FeeStyle.  There's no doubt, Chef Richard Broussard is know around town as one the best Chef's currently cooking.  Many years ago, he had a restaurant on Main Street, below the EMS known as Richard's FreeStyle Cuisine.  It too was a town favorite.  He closed that and became the Executive Chef at the Interlaken Inn here in Lake Placid.  While I did not get the chance to try Richard's FreeStyle, I did have the opportunity to dine at the Interlaken on more than one occasion.  In a word - amazing.

  A friend and client came to town last weekend to look at real estate.  He had been to FreeStyle a few times and loves it.  We decided to dine there one evening.  The menu is fairly simple, but complex at the same time.  It has been said that the genius is in the simplicity.  A concept Chef Richard understands.  I had a Surf & Turf Burger.  A combination I have not had before.  A combination I would not have thought about.  It came on an English Muffin.  Simple, but very good.  Cooked to perfection.  I ordered a side of fries.  They are home made and delicious.  In fact, he even makes his own ketchup.  

   Even the bar is cool.  Paul, the bar tender, is amazing in his own right.  His drink list is exceptional and includes many drinks from bygone days that you don't see anymore.  Paul himself is a very interesting guy.  Worth it alone just for the conversation.  The rest of the wait staff was professional and on point.  Best of all, FreeStyle is not a bank breaker.  It is a quality restaurant with reasonable prices, great service, great food and great drinks.  If you haven't yet, make sure you put FreeStyle on your list and get there for dinner!
It is located on Saranac Avenue behind Saranac Sourdough, across from the Comfort Inn.

John V. La Selva

11/21/13