Acclaimed French chef Daniel Boulud, known for upscale New York City eateries Daniel and Café Boulud, brings diners his most casual venture yet with this lively contemporary bistro. The long narrow space accommodates 100 people and has a 14-seat round table for special tastings. An additional level has three rooms for larger parties. The menu emphasizes charcuterie including terrines and pâtés designed by Parisian charcutier Gilles Verot, as well as traditional French bistro dishes like steak frîtes and poulet rôti à l'ail (roast chicken with garlic mashed potatoes). The 500-bottle wine list is heavy on wines from Burgundy and the Rhône Valley. Wallet watchers won't feel left out: a pretheater three-course menu starts at $39, and weekend brunch has two hearty courses for $28.
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