Fodor's Expert Review Cherche Midi

This rustic French bistro opened in 2014 but fits in so well with the neighborhood that it seems like it's been anchored on this corner for decades. Like other Keith McNally‒owned restaurants—Odeon, Minetta Tavern, and Balthazar, among others—Cherche Midi is a see-and-be-seen spot to the core, with a menu of classic French fare that doesn't reinvent the culinary wheel. Expect the classics—pan-roasted foie gras, steak tartare, steak frites, and lobster ravioli—executed very well. The wine list, French and Italian, includes ample amounts of affordable but delicious options.