French Roast

I was in the mood for some traditional French cuisine, so I decided to try this place a friend recommended. French Roast is a very nice, rather chic little bistro with vintage flare. Recommended by the New York Times, this place is a must-to for village- dwellers and all other New Yorkers. A diverse menu of French favorites mixed in with some international delights makes this place a great spot for a lovely dinner in the village. The dim lighting mixed with the wicker chairs and the black and white mosaic flooring gave it an overall feeling of quirkiness yet relaxation. The decor was rather interesting with all sorts of old posters from older times and all sorts of memorabilia. I tried their seafood risotto special. The plate came with perfectly cooked and moist risotto and a wide selection of seafood including clams, mussels, calamari, scallops and shrimp. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the rest was very good as well. It all incorporated well together. I had their Creme Brulee for dessert. The custard was silky, smooth and infused with fragrant vanilla. The caramelized shell was hard and sparkly and it was fun to use your spoon as a hammer to pound through the tough sugar to get to the silky surprise inside. It was a wonderful mean in an enjoyable setting. The staff was friendly and the service was good. It is a great place for a get together with an old friend or a romantic evening. It is a west village wonder.

Entrance with outside terrace

Main dining room

A dim lit table for an interesting setting