Olympic-Style Feasts for Foodies

Dine the Gallic Way During the Olympics

Classic French Onion Soup.

By Morris Gut

Manhattan Voice

August 5, 2024

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NEW YORK - French cuisine is back. New bistros and formal French dining rooms have debuted throughout the area in the last year joining older standbys. It remains one of my favorite cuisines. With the Olympic Games going on in Paris, it’s a good excuse to indulge. Here are suggestions just a short drive away…

CAFÉ DEUX, HARRISON

Sisters Carrie and Charlotte Denoyer premiered Café Deux in Harrison last year, an all-day café and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Highlights include a decadent bowl of soft scrambled eggs melded with gruyere and chives served with crusty sourdough bread. 

Classic French bistro fair: fresh pastries, sandwiches, entrees, and sweets including their signature ‘cupped desserts’ as complement their daily selection of curated coffees and teas. Cocktails, too. 

Jean Denoyer, their father, opened the original La Goulue in Manhattan over 50 years ago. Café Deux, 307 Halstead Ave., Harrison. The café will be open 7 days a week. 914-920-4110 www.cafedeuxny.com 

ENCORE BISTRO, LARCHMONT

At Encore Bistro in Larchmont proprietor David Masliah is approaching 25 years serving such lusty favorites as delicious Tartin de Tomates, Moules Provencales, Salade Parisienne, and Steak Frites. Great French fries, the real thing! For dessert, there are classic versions of Tarte Tatin and Profiteroles. Three-course prix-fixe lunch special Monday through Saturday: $20. Sunday brunch. Outdoor seating. Encore Bistro Francais, 22 Chatsworth Ave., Larchmont. 914-833-1661 www.encore-bistro.com 

MICHELINE, SCARSDALE

Proprietor Jonathan Aubrey opened Micheline, an elevated bistro and bar in Scarsdale, last year. He totally renovated the former Metro Diner and is now serving classic French specialties: moules mariniere, local tuna salad nicoise, and steak frites. At this writing dinner only is served Wednesday through Sunday. Micheline, 878 Scarsdale Ave., Scarsdale. 914-504-1717. www.michelinerestaurant.com 

LE PROVENCAL, MAMARONECK

Le Provencal in Mamaroneck serves French/Mediterranean dishes including a French Picnic Platter of cured meats, cheeses and accoutrements, Beef Bourguignon, special Bouillabaisse, and Coq au Vin. Le Provencal Bistro, 436 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaroneck. 914-777-2324 www.provencalbistro.com 

BISTRO DE VILLE, SCARSDALE

The dynamic team behind Farmer & the Fish opened Bistro de Ville in Scarsdale last year with a charming deco-style décor and zinc topped bar. Plenty of talent here serving up such French delights as mousse de canard, moules frites, chicken paillard, brook trout amandine. Open 7 days for lunch, dinner & Sunday brunch with live music. Happy hours. Bistro de Ville, 185 Summer St., Scarsdale. 914-574-6364 www.bistrodeville.com 

BRONX RESTAURANTS JOIN NYC RESTAURANT WEEK!

Summer NYC Restaurant Week is in full swing through August 18th. Participating restaurants are required to offer special 2-course lunches for $30 and 3-course dinners for $45 & $60. The annual promotion is organized by NYC & Co., which claims to have signed up over 600 restaurants scattered through the five boroughs.

This season there are 9 food and beverage participants coming out of the Bronx. Included are: The Bronx Beer Hall in the Arthur Ave./Little Italy section; Home BX Steakhouse, Kingsbridge; Absoluto, Morris Park; Chocobar Cortes, Alexander Ave., South Bronx; Mae Mae Café & Plant Shop, 3rd. Ave.;  Rosa’s at Park Ave.; Flava’s Restaurant and Lounge, 3rd. Ave; Zona de Cuba, Grand Concourse; and F & J Pine Tree, Bronxdale Ave.

Sometimes there are caveats so check ahead. For more info and a full list of participating eateries go to: www.nycgo.com/restaurant-week

 

NOSHING AT YANKEE STADIUM!

Yankee fans have no shortage of great dining options while taking in a game at the Stadium.

The Major League Baseball season is just past the mid-point. Had the pleasure of taking in a game on July 4th with the whole family. If you’re planning to eat while visiting Yankee Stadium, the food service throughout the park has been revamped for 2024 featuring some old and some new. For example: Bronx-born celebrity chef Christian Petroni, former executive chef at Fortina restaurants in Westchester and a regular on the Food Network, has brought his ‘Cheesy Garlic Bread’ for the fans. Mac Truck will be offering their unique take on Mac n’ Cheese with a variety of toppings. Also, noted Chef/restaurateur David Chang has brought Fuku, his fried chicken concept.

Returning concessionaires include: Lobel Meat Market for tasty beef sandwiches and platters; Streetbird by Chef Marcus Samuelsson, Bobby Flay’s ‘Bobby’s Burgers’, Mighty Quinn’s BBQ, Chick & Pete’s, City Winery, The Halal Guys, Sumo Dog, Benihana, Oatly, and Wings of New York. There are gluten-free, vegetarian & vegan options. You can also check out the Yankee Stadium Tower Garden. For more info: www.mlb.com/yankees/ballpark/food 

(Morris Gut is a restaurant consultant and former restaurant trade magazine editor. He has been tracking and writing about the food and dining scene in the Bronx and Westchester for over 30 years. He may be reached at: 914-235-6591. E-mail: gutreactions@optonline.net )