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- 1294 Third Ave., Upper East Side 10021
- 212-744-3100
Maison Kayser
Eric Kayser puts New York in good standing with Paris, Tokyo, and Dubai by opening his 79th shop. Signature is the Baguette Monge—crusty on the outside, dense and oh-so-tasty on the inside. B... read more
- 47 W. 20th St., Flatiron 10011
- 212-203-7088
Château Cherbuliez
Todd English and the Koch bros team up for small plate/large plate French extravaganza. Bi-level spread cut into the Holy Communion Episcopal Church, a.k.a. the Limelight. Wine bar first floor hook... read more
- 31 W. 21st St., Flatiron 10010
- 212-510-8722
Prandial
Chef Pierre Rougey of the French Culinary Institute heads up eclectic spot in the Flatiron. Colored Asian rugs, stacked bookshelves, and flea market paintings adorn space that flows from bar ... read more
- 166 N. 7th St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-599-1596
Station
Boho-French eatery picks up inspirations from as far afield as Thailand and Morocco. (The chef did time at EMP, and is happy to field questions as she works the wide-open grill). Steak Proven&cce... read more
- 57 Seventh Ave., Park Slope 11217
- 718-622-2800.
Café Dada
Blue Bottle Coffee from San Francisco joined by Franco-Hungarian fare. Salami and cheese board, breakfast sandwiches, and quiches all lean hard on organic ingredients. Clean white walls and dark br... read more
- 1 Little W. 12th St., Meatpacking District
- 212-488-2110
Bagatelle
No small matter indeed. Natty French bistro gets second life in prime location. White-on-white interior exudes Parisian elegance all the way. Classic south of France fare, plated family style (c&oc... read more
- 16 W. 22nd St., Flatiron 10010
- 212-741-0021
Mihoko’s 21 Grams
Former ballerina/nutrition expert/collector of fine things Mihoko Kiyokawa brings Franco-Japanese fare to the Flatiron. Tall ceilings, vivid artwork, gold-and-tan embroidered screens fill intimate ... read more
- 1775 Broadway, Midtown West 10106
- 212-956-1775
François Payard Bakery
Third-generation pastry chef François Payard mixes it up in Columbus Circle with this ultra-high end bakery. Covers the basics well—madeleines, macaroons, the best baguettes you've eve... read more
- 84 E 4th St., East Village 10003
- 212-260-8484
Calliope
Husband and wife duo bring fine fare to breezy 4th St. bistro. Floor-to-ceiling windows and intimate wooden tables, long bar’s good for a chat. New American, French menu sees rabbit pappardel... read more
- 131 Seventh Ave. So., West Village 10014
- 646-558-5468
Sal et Gras
Trendy spot bucks stodgy, traditional French dining. Painted tile floors and brick graffiti-covered walls, plus ironic Napoleon and Marie Antoinette iconography, give plenty of life to a tight corn... read more
- 19 Kenmare St., Nolita 10012
- 212-966-3058
Ken & Cook
Former Mercer Kitchen hand hangs his shingle with breezy Nolita space. Interior outfitted as an “industrial brasserie.” Café tables and chairs, whitewashed brick lit up by angula... read more
- 1343 Second Ave., Upper East Side 10021
- 212-249-3400
Jean Claude II
Casual brasserie spawned from Soho’s Jean Claude, adding Roman numerals and a bit more formality. Comfy space, bright color blocks on the walls and a vintage “Martini” mural over ... read more
- 1170 Broadway, Flatiron 10001
- 347-472-5660
The NoMad
EMP crew doubles down with fine dining at The NoMad Hotel. More rooms than a game of Clue, from skylit Atrium to Library café to château-rigged Fireplace room. Approach is more casual ... read more
- 113 Horatio St., West Village 10014
- 646-559-9871
Bakehouse
Hip café just across the Westside Highway from the water. Exposed vents, concrete floors, brick walls make up warehouse-chic dining space. Brunch, lunch, and dinner menus drop the likes of s... read more
- 200 West St., Downtown Manhattan 10282
- 212-566-8300
François Payard Bakery
Third-generation pastry chef François Payard fills a void in Battery Park City with this ultra-high end bakery. Covers the basics well—madeleines, macaroons, the best baguettes you've ... read more
- 28 Seventh Ave. So., West Village 10014
- 212-255-1795
Mas (la grillade)
Chef Galen Zamarra gets all up in his grill with wood-fired showcase. Bank of pits and spits smoke out maximum flavor from top ingredients. Wood itself is locally sourced, running from apple and qu... read more
- 518 W. 27th St. , Chelsea 10001
- 212-525-0000
The Americano
Mexican-based Americano group adds Latin accents to French fare along the "Chelsea Riviera." Crab tartine with jalapeño and lemon aioli, lobster with crème fraiche and quinoa, strip s... read more
- 461 W. 23rd St., Chelsea 10011
- 212-255-7400
Bistro La Promenade
London Terrace slot takes inspiration from La Prom. Alain Allegretti shifts into something more causal for his second NYC take on Nice. The French Riviera and regional Italian inform the cooking. C... read more
- 409 W. 13th St., Meatpacking District 10014
- 212-675-2400
Brasserie Beaumarchais
White-on-white Parisian glam of Bagatelle tweaked with red banquettes, large-scale portraits of ritzy folk. Signature dishes look back to France: tuna tartare, warm asparagus salad, steamed bass wi... read more
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