Bistro Vivant

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Bistro Vivant attracts a solidly food-savvy crowd, who frequent the place for the ever-changing daily specials and the main menu’s core offerings. The focus is on a casual array of French fare, as in a leg of lamb at dinner, served with a scoop or two of flageolet and other beans. Start with the beef tartare or the onion soup if it’s available, a classic filled with melting cheese. Add on...

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