aking as its moniker, a darkly silhouetted Spartan Tree, Bouillabaisse 126 can best be summed up in three words: dream, food and relax. Owner Neil Ganic has created a dream-like setting with warm orange walls which lend the interior space an otherworldly glow. Stepping inside is sort of like wrapping yourself in your favorite orange sweater.

Set in the heart of Brooklyn, the restaurant offers a refreshing menu of French/African cuisine and welcomes children into its space (probably because some of the people on staff have multiple children).

A native of the Ivory Coast, Chef Abduhl Traore brings to the restaurant the flavors and textures of his home country through entrees such as Pan Roasted Chicken in Yassa Sauce - a traditionally Senegalese accompaniment made from lemons, onions and pepper sauce. Of course, those desiring a bite of French side of things might want to try the Filet Mignon in Red Wine Sauce.

This restaurant doesn’t aim to impress with ultra-modern decor or food fanned out to resemble an edible work of modern art. Its subtleties are what make it stand out from other restaurants in the area. Sure, this isn’t Manhattan, but who said Brooklyn wasn’t full of surprises?