Located in an all-too-trendy section of Meatpacking, this NY-eatery and social scene rises above the neighborhood hype to offer a hip destination eatery worthy of its lengthy Facebook following. Reminiscent of Marseilles' sexiest restaurant scenes along the Mediterranean, former-Bagatelle now called Brasserie Beaumarchais is drawn in a crisp color palette of white walls with plaster details and open-style dining room with whiter table cloths that beckon some of the coolest kids in NYC. Best times to visit include a coveted weekend brunch reservation or evening dinner that lures loft-dwellers and fashion-elite intermixed with in-the-know out-of-townees and larger groups.
The Food
Think of it as an urban version of traditional beach club food, Brasserie Beaumarchais is a spin on traditional brasserie cuisine with signature dishes including a savory frisee au lardon salad with poached egg, and cured duck in a mustard vinaigrette. A selection of fresh tartares include the beef, tuna and salmon varieties that are nothing short of delicious. Warmer, heavier appetizers include homemade raviolis stuffed with seabass and artichoke or a gnocchi infused with black truffle pesto filling and topped in a truffle butter sauce. Main course adds pizazz with steak aux poivres- a black angus sirloin in cognac sauce with homemade pommes frites, roasted sea scallops with seasonal vegetables or a roasted chicken for two with country style potatoes.
Last Word
Sexy Meatpacking eatery offers lively weekend brunch and midweek dining scene.
