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Le Philosophe

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Le Philosophe doesn’t look like the new “It” restaurant, but it’s as nearly impossible to get a reservation right now. So what’s all the fuss about? It could be their wondrously plump Bouchot Mussels, basking in an addictive broth that’s flavored with aleppo peppers, leeks, potatoes, creme fraiche and god knows what else, but it’s excellent. (And there’s plenty of bread to soak up any leftover broth with!) It’s a dish rivaled only by the Cured Foie Gras Terrine, sided by Quince Jam and thick, Toasted Brioche to smear the wonderfully unctuous, salt-cured paté on. You could easily make a meal of these two dishes alone, but pace yourself there’s more to come.

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Le Philosophe – Reviewed

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Le Philosophe doesn’t look much like a French bistro. Aside from the French food lingo printed on the walls, like “Plat Du Jour” and “Bouillabaisse,” there’s nothing particularly French about this spot, located on a chic stretch of Bond Street in NoHo. Instead of tin ceilings, tiles and red banquettes, there’s black ceilings, a sea of twinkling little votives to light up the dimly lit space, and an open kitchen with a teeny bar in the rear. (It ain’t no Balthazar.) The crowd is interesting and eclectic.

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French Culinary Institute

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You do know you don’t have to go to a restaurant on Valentine’s Day, right?  You could take a cooking class together.  ...

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Pates et Traditions’ Buckwheat Crepes

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This charming Williamsburg creperie has over 24 savory crepe options, but what sets them apart from traditional, white-flour crepes is...

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La Bonne Soupe’s French Onion Soup

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“La Bonne Soupe” means the good life, with wishes for wealth, health, and happiness. While the good people over at La Bonne Soupe might not be able to deliver on all of that at this little French bistro, their French Onion Soup comes close.

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Q & A with La Villette’s Chef Christophe Bonnegrace

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At age 14, Provence-born chef Christophe Bonnegrace was convinced his cooking career was over before it had started.  His first job, as an...

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Bar Boulud

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The great thing about living in America is eating just about anything is patriotic, including French food.  That’s right.   I said...

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Jean Georges

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Jean Georges Vongerichten’s eatery is one of the world’s best restaurants, offering unexpected combinations that dazzle critics and gastronomes from near and far. His Foie Gras Brûlée is no exception to the standard.

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Le Comptoir

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Le Comptoir’s brunchy riff on Crème Brulée, the French Toast Brulée comes in an oblong soufflé dish and looks like a mass of bread and sugar at first (which, by the way, is perfectly acceptable on its own).

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Balthazar

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Balthazar is one of New York’s great French restaurants. People come here for the scene and to eat classic French dishes, like Steak Au Poivre, French Onion Soup, and Apple Tarte Tatin. So where else would you go for a classic French-style Steak Tartare than to Keith McNally’s Paris bistro-inspired masterpiece?

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Rouge et Blanc

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If you haven’t been to Rouge et Blanc, the Ceviche is a perfect excuse… to start anyway. But there’s a lot to adore about this French-Vietnamese sleeper in Soho. The small plates menu make it ideal for a date or a light dinner where you can share and sample the scope of the menu, which includes Vietnamese Sausage and Hanoi Chicken.

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New York's Best Brasseries & Bistros

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It used to be that you had to travel to Paris for good brasserie or bistro cooking.  But nowadays, the lines between the bistro and...

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Minetta Tavern

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Cuisine: French bistro Occasion: See-and-be-seen dinner, date, group ­dinner Don’t Miss: Lobster salad, roasted chicken, ­Minetta...

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Le Cirque

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In the lounge, it’s Le Cirque in blue jeans. 151 E. 58th St. (between Lexington and Third Aves) (212) 644-0202 Dinner, Mon.-Sat.,...

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Chez Lucienne

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An affordable French ­bistro in Harlem. 308 Lenox Ave., between 125th and 126th Streets (212) 289-5555 Lunch – 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.,...

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Bar Breton

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Brunch is more like it at Bar Breton. 254 Fifth Ave., near 29th St. (212) 213-4999. Dinner: Sun.-Thu., 4 p.m.-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 4...

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Secession

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Dinner as improvisation at Bouley’s Secession 30 Hudson St., near Duane St., (212) 791-3771 Mon.-Thur., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 5...

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Allegretti

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46 W. 22nd St., between Fifth and Sixth Aves. (212) 206-0555 5 p.m.-11 p.m. CUISINE Southern French VIBE Think yacht chic OCCASION First...

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Benoit

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The not-so-fine art of fine French dining. 60 W. 55th St., between Fifth & Sixth Aves., (646) 943-7373. Seven days a week. Breakfast,...

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Pomme de Terre

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“It’s shocking,” a diner at Pomme de Terre said one night. “I’ve lived down the street for 20 years. A few...

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