Mistral
New Jersey
Mistral serves globally influenced American cooking in downtown Princeton. Chef and co-owner Scott Anderson works with local farms, butchers and aquaculture producers, using seasonal ingredients across snacks, sharing plates and larger dishes. The menu's range is clear in dishes such as crispy prawn bao with yuzu aioli, Korean barbecue sauce and kimchi, or French onion croquettes with black garlic. Larger plates include Griggstown Farm chicken with papaya, green chilli and peanut, and skate with black bean hummus and chickpeas. The format lets a table build a meal from several smaller dishes or choose a more conventional main course.