There are two places in New York where you can hear speaking French while walking in the streets.
Besides the Upper East Side where most of French expatriates tend to locate themselves because of the Lycee Francais, the Lower East Side is another area where you can sit at a table and hear the gallic language flow...
Here are few of them :
. Casanis
81 Ludlow St, at Broome Street. 212-677-9383
Fun place to meet friends for diner. Authentic French vibe with the decor and the crowd. Outdoor dining.
. Chloe 81
Bar Artisanal. 212-677-0067
Below Casanis
LES's newest underground secret spot.
. Epicerie and Cafe Charbon
168-170 Orchard Street, at Stanton St. 212-420-7520
A mix of a Parisian grocery store and a bar Tabac. Nice spot for Brunch.
. Jadis
42 Rivington Street (between Eldridge and Forsyth). 212-254-1675
Romantic place to hang out. Wine and foie gras. Dark wood table, brick wall. Below sidewalk level
. Les Enfants Terribles
37 Canal street.212-777-7518
Kind of like a bodega mixing French, African and Moroccan food. Fun atmosphere. Great cocktails.
. Le Lupanar
103 Essex Street, between Rivington and Delancey Sts. 212-260-2036
French provincial upscale dining. Murano-glass chandeliers dangling over a central communal table made for large groups or smaller parties. Private dining-room in the back. Bar with few banquettes and lounge area downstairs.
. Le Pere Pinard
175 Ludlow Street, between Houston and Stanton Sts. 212-777.4917
For the atmosphere and characters that you will meet over there.
. Pink Pony
176 Ludlow Strret, between Houston and Stanton. 212-253-1922
Boho crowd. High ceiling with love letters scrawled on the wall. Food with ups and down. Cafe Litteraire et Cine Club : Screening, readings and cultural event.
. Sonia Rose
74 Orchard Street between Broome and Grand strs. 212-260-5317
A quiet place among the noisy and crowded LES venues. Inexpensive prix fixed menu
. Zucco : le French Diner
188 Orchard Street, between Houston and Stanton sts. 212-677-5200
Supposed to be like a French Truck stop with good and cheap food. Tasty French sandwiches served on crusty baguettes, steak Hache but also Moules Marinieres, Cassoulet and Tuna a la Provencale.
And also:
. Boucarou Lounge
64 east 1st st
A cocktail louge and upscale French- African/Asian fusion restaurant.
www.boucaroulounge.com
. Creperie
135 Ludlow St. 212-979-5521
For savory and sweet crepes of course.
. Regate
198 Orchard St, between Houston and Stanton. 212-228-8555
For brunch
. Satsko
245 Eldridge Street (between Houston and Stanton). 212-358-7773
Pan Asian food with funky music. Chill out at the bar with live band on Sundays
BON APPETIT ET BONNES VACANCES....
