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I last ate here almost a year ago . . . in January. I was going to go to one of my regular spots and it was overflowing, so I redirected here . . . so glad I did! As I said before, this is a community spot. Everyone here is relaxed, having a long, leisurely, European style meal.I had a small board, chef's choice. I requested a fromage board, but got a charcuterie board . . . and that's okay, as I was lucky enough to get some tasty prosciutto. The cheeses ranged from chunky and savory to creamy to tangy. Went great with the honey and French bread.Most menu cocktails are average, but there is an "off the menu" selection you can ask for (mostly bourbon based, owner/bar tender creations). I enjoyed working with my server to get try some more unique choices.Between the charcuterie board, the bourbon drinks, and the boeuf bourguignon, the meal was great. I will say the boeuf bourguignon wasn't quite as wowing as last time . . . no pearl onions or carrots . . . but still good. I'm pretty sure the menu has changed or is maybe smaller. But no matter . . . the mood and the welcoming atmosphere and lack of crowds makes up for this. I think I might return and try the French onion soup. I'm sure it's killer.

We swung by while waiting for a spot to open up at Attaboy. The vibe inside was a perfect neighborhood wine bar. The menu looked quite nice, although we only partaked in drinks. I didn't love my espresso martini, it didn't have a nice shaken foam, however it did the job to keep me awake through the night! I'd definitely come back to try some food!

I came here specifically after seeing TikTok rave about their espresso martinis being some of the best in NYC -- and they were not exaggerating! The restaurant has a charming, cozy vibe, and we sat at the bar where we were treated to absolutely delicious espresso martinis. They were perfectly balanced, smooth, and strong -- exactly what we were hoping for.

Came here for dinner but was pretty disappointed. The service was very attentive and I have nothing bad to say about that. Our waitress came over to check on us numerous times throughout dinner. The foie gras was under seasoned and didn't taste like much of anything. Both the beef and chicken were very homey dishes but yet again, under seasoned. The mashed potatoes could use more butter and some salt in the food would've made all the difference. The place itself is pretty cute with a lot of local artwork. We probably won't be back

Classics done to perfection  Cliff notes -- 10/10 would recommend, the atmosphere was fun, lively but not obnoxious. There was everyone from a birthday group, a date, and even singles sitting at the bar all enjoying their time and amazing drinks. Lively fun small NYC spot with great energy and amazing drinks. We were fortunate enough to stumble upon this place after seeing lines at 2 local speakeasys that we were not in the mood to wait for (this is right across the street for Attaboy) and honestly could not have been happier. We grabbed 2 seats at the bar, were quickly greeted and brought water. The bartender, Abraham, is AMAZING! He was polite, kind, gave suggestions and answered questions we had about the drinks. This man is a true artist at his craft. Every drink we had was spot on - they are all mostly classics just done to perfection. Favorites included the Delancey and French Martini (all cocktails are $15 which is pretty typical for the city). While not super hungry, we decided to split the Beer Bourguignon - wow so tender, falls apart on your fork. Abraham brough us some bread to soak up the amazing sauce. While we didn't have them the garlic butter escargot puffs ordered next to us looked and smelled amazing For dessert, we ordered the Caramel Burned Basque Cheese Cake. It was incredible! It had the perfect amount of sweetness which allowed the savory flavor of the cheese to come through. The slice was the perfect size, allowing us both to have 2-3 bites.

I went here with friends for a graduation dinner for my friend. I had a cocktail to start which was standard and happy hr made it a great price.My friend ordered the risotto which had like no flavor and no resemblance of risotto. I ordered the beef bourginion which was tough on the outside and cooked perfect in the center and some were so over cooked it was hard to cut as many of us ordered this. They probably rested too long. The sauce was a touch salty for me otherwise pretty good. My piece was cooked better than others at my table.

I didn't enjoy the vibe so much. Maybe it's only me. unfriendly services, and some kind of angry energy from servers... Since it's too dark? Maybe the energy affected them? I'm not sure. Food is fine.Over all we won't come back again.

This is a casual, neighborhood bar. One wall is brick and the others are decorated with lovely, large canvas paintings. The windows have red velvet curtains. I came for a drink on a Tuesday night. There were only four or five other parties there. I enjoyed the Delancey cocktail which was subtle and citrusy with a flavored salt rim.They also serve food, but all the entrees looked a little pricey.

Visited 12/2/23. First and foremost, the bartender here is AMAZING. So personable, helpful, and made the best drinks. If anything, come here for him. So bummed we missed the happy hour specials because those deals were solid. Upon arriving for our reservation, a table wasn't quite ready, but we were fine with sitting at the bar. I got the French onion soup, my sister the tomato soup/grilled cheese, and my mom the cauliflower gratin. The cauliflower was my favorite of these three as it was creamy and delicious. I would definitely be down to come back and try some of the "larger" meals, as these looked/smelled amazing.

It's a beautiful restaurant with lots of art and honestly some of the best aromas when you walk in. Staff is friendly and accommodating. But the food is not something I would sing over. The mushroom risotto was undercooked rice. It was not creamy at all. Several of us ordered that dish and my friend couldn't finish it so she gave it to her bf. I never let food go to waste so I ended up using the sauce from another dish and it made it so much better. The beef was tender but a little salty but I was told that's normal.