One of our favorite restaurants in Cabo San Lucas is Panache. They recently changed locations from their smaller space to the space previously occupied by Italian Job. Taking a slight right off the main street when you see the Panache sign, the restaurant is only a half a block up on the right and has valet parking.

The new location provides several advantages for Panache – it is larger with more tables, a bigger kitchen, and air conditioning during the summer. We were greeted at the curb by Brenda, the owner and the valet took the car to park it. A double table for four was waiting for us. Our companions, Rick and Lianne had never been to the restaurant before. While the space is better, everything else – food quality, flavor and presentation and service – remain the same – excellent.

We were offered the menus, which feature a combination of French and Italian cuisine on two sides and ordered our drinks. Rick and Lianne had red wine while I ordered a glass of the French Chardonnay, Maison Castel that is offered by the glass. A tray with fresh rolls and butter was placed on the table. We nibbled, sipped and reviewed the menu. Our server asked if we would like to order appetizers. Rick and Lianne decided to share the Burrata Salad. Beth ordered the Caesar Salad, with the fresh parmesan on the side, and I ordered the deviled eggs. There are a lot of other appetizers and salads available on the menu – escargot, stuffed portobello mushrooms, artichokes, and a charcuterie and cheese board. The portions sizes are large enough that you can share any of the items on the menu. We talked as we ate the appetizers, tasting each other’s choice too.