Located across from Lincoln Center, this casual wine bar and bistro by Daniel Boulud looks to mix fine cuisine in a dressed-up gastropub environment. The space is conceived around a central cavern-like 'cave a vin' adjoining three private dining room available for private parties and events. A separate patio area along Broadway is available for outdoor dining and weekend brunch
The Food
A lunch and dinner menu begins with what Boulud hopes are the greatest charcuterie plates ever assembled. Plates include a delicate selection of terrines and pates assembled at a wrap-around charcuterie bar with communal seating. The full restaurant menu includes Parisian bistro specialties like soup de poisson, braised lamb, classic fillets and lapin chasseur.
Last Word
A founding father of NYC’s modern food scene debuts a hip wine bar and meat-minded eatery across from Lincoln Center.