There is a type of New York bistro that people like because it reminds them of other New York bistros.
Some of the older examples of this type were built in imitation of actual places in the real France, but some of the younger ones didn’t go that far away for inspiration.
They may evoke fond memories of French meals, but most of those French meals were eaten in dining rooms built by Keith McNally.
Every once in a while, though, we get a New York bistro where you can catch the flavors of France.
I knew Libertine was one of them as soon as I tasted the oeufs mayonnaise.
Persons:
didn’t, niçoise, Keith McNally
Locations:
York, France, New York