In past blogs I’ve written about one of my favorite restaurants in my neighborhood, June BYOB. The classic French restaurant opened in Collingswood, New Jersey, in August 2021. My husband and I dined there for the first time shortly after the restaurant opened, and it quickly became our favorite spot on the block. The restaurant changes its menu often to reflect the best seasonal offerings while staying true to classic French dishes.

We visited June BYOB this past weekend to sample their spring menu. We dined with the same couple who accompanied us on our first visit to June. We decided to share each of the four appetizers (Chilean sea bass crudo, frog legs, escargot, and chicken and mushroom agnolotti) and order our own entrées. I opted for the grilled halibut with fava beans and sunchoke. We’ve experienced nothing but excellent meals during our past visits, and this time was no exception. The appetizers each offered something wildly different. The crudo was light and refreshing, the frog legs were rich and herby, the escargot was perfectly prepared, and the simple agnolotti was surprisingly my favorite. My halibut entrée was also excellent, with the flavorful accompaniments and the perfectly grilled fish.

This repeat trip to our favorite neighborhood gem will certainly not be our last.

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