Cuisine:

• French
• Others
• Bistro

Atmosphere Description:
We've found dining in this long-established French bistro a bit of a rollercoaster over the years, but lately the train is at its high mark. The silky mushroom soup and the merguez-stuffed boned quail, both specials, make fine starters. The rack of lamb comes cooked just as ordered, and evinces a sweet, gamy, classic lamb flavor. We would part company with the attendant polenta cake, though, which was dry and tasteless. Ask for mashed potatoes instead. The accompanying creamy eggplant is first-rate, as are the crisp haricots verts. Super-dense chocolate mousse is a must for dessert. The wine list is short and not especially adventuresome, but there are plenty of options by the glass, and it's easy to find something that goes with the food. The glassware is pretty banal, so ask for a larger glass to better savor your red wine. Reservations are essential, especially on weekends, when the brunch crowd descends en masse. The atmosphere is warm, with nice lighting and well-spaced tables; if you prefer dining outside, there's a streetside patio, although the traffic is pretty close to the tables.


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