Northern cousin of the LES's Pink Pony (RIP). Cute but slightly played out French bistro with good-looking, charmingly disaffected staff. Popular with local restaurant owners, indie rockers, and expats gorging on the weak dollar. Pretty much by the numbers, but delish grass-fed steak even the Gauchos give props to. Excellent brunch in the croissant and Gauloises-friendly garden. Mirror-ball...
Casimir serves delicious French fare in one of the East Village's best atmospheres.
Casimir Restaurant Review:
The East Village is home to scads of bistros, and one of the standouts is Casimir, a hangout for young French expats. The waiters will be unimpressed with your high school Français, so don't even bother trying. Just ask for a caper-filled steak tartare or crispy duck confit in English. In summer, there's no better place to be than idling at a table next to the open doors. The former Moroccan...