Brasserie Ruhlmann Review

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Brasserie Ruhlmann

Fodor's Review:

Once you stroll into this cavernous space (a former Montgomery Ward building), you're transported to a bustling French brasserie, complete with wicker bistro chairs in the bar, bold art nouveau details along the walls, and detailed tile work on the floors. Chef Christian Delouvrier (formerly of Alain Ducasse in New York City) crafts the menu around one central ingredient: steak. But making a meal from well-executed appetizers, such as duck rillettes served in a jar, endive gratin, or seared calamari with pesto, is far more fun (and economical). Plus, this ensures that you'll have room for classic desserts: the decadent pot de crème, also served in a jar, is not to be missed.

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