Les petits bistros francais...made in NYC.

Looking for an authentic French bistro with good cuisine...there are quite a few in town. Some of my favorites include Le Charlot, Chez Jacques, Brasserie Julien, and a bit more upscale, Boulud Brasserie...and from time to time Balthazar and Pastis although they tend to be super crowded and noisy. One of the places I like the most both for its ambiance and cuisine is Raoul's on Prince Street. You enter into a busy room with the bar and many small tables, then make your way in the adjacent room with cosy booths...but the secret is to get a table in the quieter veranda (and for that you have to go through the tiny kitchen!) or upstairs by the chimney.You almost feel like you are in Paris. www.raouls.com

A table!