In celebration of Bastille day, which I know Im late for, ODR brings to you a few of its favorite French eats that wont break your wallet.
Bacchus: Loctaed in the Boreum hill area of Brooklyn, or for pre gentrification types Gowanus, Bacchus is a refreshing addition to an increasingly crowded field of Brooklyn bistros. The Atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed, but still retains a degree of formality (jeans are fine at Bacchus, but preferably ones you can find at barney's). Theres a nice backyard are where you can dine on a selection of French staples such as hanger steaks and escargots, or something a little more contemporary such as a pear and goat cheese pastry. Overall this place works because it serves good French food in an unpretentious setting. Price wise a three course dinner will cost you around 25$, a steal for good French.
Bouchon Bakery: Located on Columbus circle in the Time Warner building, and directly below New York's most expensive French restaurant Per Se, Bouchon provides a moderately priced lunch option with boulangerie style dishes. Bouchon deals in quality sandwiches on fresh baguettes and pastries prepared by Per Se pastry master Sebastien Rouxel. Also the only place you will find a French take on a Nutter Butter. Cheap for French, but expensive for lunch, treat yourself one day if your ever uptown.
Le Pere Pinard: Im a little reluctant to put this place up because I've only eaten one meal there and it gets some bad flak on foodie websites, but its practically the only French restaurant in the Lower East Side, and at 16$ for a three course dinner its a good deal too. A safe bet for a decent meal.
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