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Restaurant Name:	FRERE JACQUES

How Many Hearts?:

Address:	13 East 37th Street (Close to Empire State Building) New York City

Phone Number:	(212) 679-9355

Hours:	Lunch and Dinner (Dinner only on Saturdays) Closed Sundays

Price Range:	Entrees $16.25

Reservations:	Recommended

Description of Restaurant:

Cozy small cafe run by 2 brothers, Pascal and Jacques. They greet patrons offering a popular French menu prepared in the traditional interpretation. The space is charming with a small bar/lounge area in front. -- My favorite, the settee in the window.

The Food

My Favorites:

A 'Love Chef' favorite -- Steak "au poivre" @ $22.50 is a delicious piece of beef with a rich creamy pepper sauce. The Rack of Lamb comes with a puree of Eggplant, Olive Tapenade and White Bean Salad @ $24.50. Tonight the Medallion of Pork is served with a light Quince Sauce, a Pumpkin Timbole and Mashed Potatoes @ $24.50. If you are a mussel lover, the Mussels in Saffron Broth @ $8.50 is a good starter. Escargot in a Brown Garlic Sauce with Mushroom, Tomato and Onion Base @ $8.50 is another winner. Crab and Salmon Cakes over Corn, Tomato and Chive Base @ $9.50.

Desserts:

Leave room, leave room for tonight's desserts -- I'm sure the Creme Brulee is on the menu.

Wine List:

A nice selection of fair priced wines to enjoy. Full bar.




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