A "quiet refuge" for "grown-ups", this "refined" Union Square French–New American offers a "most sophisticated" dining experience via "artful" chef Marco Moreira's "exquisite" cuisine served by staffers "who take pride in their work"; of course, the "high standard" commands "upscale" pricing, but there's a $29 prix fixe lunch for bargain-hunters.
Tocqueville Restaurant Review:
Husband-and-wife team Marco Moreira and Jo-Ann Makovitzky have set the bar high when it comes to serving dishes that reflect the best of the season. Chef Moreira, who hails from Brazil, takes full advantage of the nearby Union Square Greenmarket, and occasionally adds seafood inspirations from sister restaurant 15 East (a few doors away). While the menu changes throughout the year, signature...
New digs larger, though still every bit as heirloom pearls and little black Chanel as before. Classy French salon with red-blooded American twist. Chilled soups, seared fish, glazed duck, WTF mozzarella ice cream. Chronological mindf@!k of sixty-second steak served with 24-hour short ribs. Quiet, refined atmo, a bit stuffy, with long yellow curtains and private-party glass-walled mezzanine....
Despite the departure of chef George Mendez, the cuisine remains excellent at this terrific Flatiron District restaurant under the leadership of chef David Coleman.