Todd English assumes a "straightforward French" accent at this pleasing Theater District brasserie; though the "nondescript", "hotel-lobby" decor may be at odds with the "high-end" prices, "thoughtful" service and a "convenient" address make it a natural "pre-theater."
Located in the new InterContinental Hotel, this is chef Todd English's paean to French brasserie cuisine. There's a nice-looking bar with good wines by the glass, and hearty dishes like cassoulet, braised pork shank, and halibut with roasted Provençale vegetables.
Ca Va Restaurant Review:
Chef Todd English, the man behind an army of mediocre-to-very good restaurants, gives New York a contemporary French restaurant. The approach is nothing new: wood-bathed and smart, with leather seats and banquettes and high ceilings, the venue (located in the InterContinental New York Times Square) is soothing in a way that would make you want to relax and dine a while. Despite the name and the...
English is French. Eligible bachelor bounces back with versatile brasserie in the InterContinental. Sleek main dining space augmented by private rooms, lounge, market and café. Serves all three meals, mixing classics with creativity. Côte de Boeuf and rösti, mushrooms stuffed with foie gras, merguez in the cassoulet. House Bloody Mary adds tarragon, apricot coulis, and chili peppers to the...