I recognize that my infatuation of all things French harrows my friends. From French idiosyncrasies to the eccentric French view of colonization in the 20th Century, I’m simply in awe and want to learn more.
It is well-known and accepted—minus that ignorant and/or overly nervous family on Family Feud—that French cuisine is delicious. Expensive normally accompanies that classification of delicious.
There's a plethora of high end French places in NYC where one can spend $300 in a one hour dining experience—and some are worth every penny. Of course, NYC has mid-level French restaurants. Of those that I have tried, my biggest gripe is the exorbitant amount of butter with the escargot. Does not the escargot offer enough fat without the pool of butter?
Les Halles, a French bistro and former home of the world's most famous foodie, Anthony Bourdain, offers reasonably priced French bistro food. The escargot is not drowning in butter and melts in one's mouth. Truly a delightful, cholesterol filled treat.
Another French favorite, the foie gras appetizer, served in just the right amount of butter and apples can be had as a meal if eaten with French fries or a soup. The texture is accurately described as filet mignon baked for a few hours.
The mussels in white wine sauce and the Moroccan lamb sausage are also highlights of the menu.
It is well-known and accepted—minus that ignorant and/or overly nervous family on Family Feud—that French cuisine is delicious. Expensive normally accompanies that classification of delicious.
There's a plethora of high end French places in NYC where one can spend $300 in a one hour dining experience—and some are worth every penny. Of course, NYC has mid-level French restaurants. Of those that I have tried, my biggest gripe is the exorbitant amount of butter with the escargot. Does not the escargot offer enough fat without the pool of butter?
Les Halles, a French bistro and former home of the world's most famous foodie, Anthony Bourdain, offers reasonably priced French bistro food. The escargot is not drowning in butter and melts in one's mouth. Truly a delightful, cholesterol filled treat.
Another French favorite, the foie gras appetizer, served in just the right amount of butter and apples can be had as a meal if eaten with French fries or a soup. The texture is accurately described as filet mignon baked for a few hours.
The mussels in white wine sauce and the Moroccan lamb sausage are also highlights of the menu.
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| Exterior shot of Les Halles; located on Park Avenue between 28th and 29th. |
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| Escargot with just the right amount of butter. Not chewy at all. Heaven! |
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| Foie Gras (Heaven Part II)! A small piece, but isn't foie gras too rich to eat in large quantities? |
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| Mussels in a white wine sauce. Ideal for dipping pommes frites. |
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