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 n a tribute to cuisine from the rolling hills of Gascony, this NYC restaurant offers a selection of immaculate plates from a wonderful dinner or lunch menu. The quaint French country atmosphere is appealing to diners who can opt for the lovely summer garden to dine al fresco during the warmer months, or choose a window seat in the winter for a beautiful view of snow laden evergreens bedecked with twinkling lights.
 Sample some of Southern France’s finest dishes before you head to the theatre from the Prix-Fixe menu. Start with a light Mesclun salad and champagne shallots vinaigrette that cleanses your palate for the main course. For the mains, a cuisine de mer and poulet are available, but the Porc Pané en Gasconade - Roast loin of pork with white bean ragout and garden vegetables - is hard to resist. With every French restaurant, it’s a travesty to not at least sample their offering of Crème Caramel for dessert, though the Pear clafoutis sorbet is equally delicious.
-E.J.
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Gascogne
158 8th Avenue, New York, NY
212-675-6564
French
Chelsea
Venue:
Restaurant
Hours:
Price Range:
$$$ (Within Reach)
Payment:
Master Card, Visa, American Express, Diners Club
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2 Reader Reviews | Pleasant restaurant, especially downstairs. The people who work there are quite friendly. I've been there 4 times. The first time, in 2002, I had the veal kidneys, which were done to perfection, a rare feat, even in France. The second time, in 2005, they were overcooked and rubbery. I went again in November 2007, and found the kidneys OK, but the armagnac sauce bland, as were the mushrooms over puff pastry. In December of 2007, I had the sweetbreads in puff pastry, another dish which is not easy to do well, which was overcooked and served with a raspberry sauce that needed more reduction and attention; I also made the mistake of ordering pheasant which was also overcooked and I suspect had been dethawed. Their chocolate dessert was very good.
The wine list is not particularly interesting and with a markup that ranges up to 300% ($48 for the 2002 Cahors Haute Serre, which Astor sells for $17). Finally, the owners should explain to the help that you don't fill a wine glass to within an inch of the top.
I wish I could recommed the place, since the menu is very enticing. Unfortunately, it over-reaches. The cooking does not deliver.
1. Anonymous's Review :: December 17, 2007 |
Pleasant restaurant, especially downstairs. The people who work there are quite friendly. I've been there 4 times. The first time, in 2002, I had the veal kidneys, which were done to perfection, a rare feat, even in France. The second time, in 2005, they were overcooked and rubbery. I went again in November 2007, and found the kidneys OK, but the armagnac sauce bland, as were the mushrooms over puff pastry. In December of 2007, I had the sweetbreads in puff pastry, another dish which is not easy to do well, which was overcooked and served with a raspberry sauce that needed more reduction and attention; I also made the mistake of ordering pheasant which was also overcooked and I suspect had been dethawed. Their chocolate dessert was very good.
The wine list is not particularly interesting and with a markup that ranges up to 300% ($48 for the 2002 Cahors Haute Serre, which Astor sells for $17). Finally, the owners should explain to the help that you don't fill a wine glass to within an inch of the top.
I wish I could recommed the place, since the menu is very enticing. Unfortunately, it over-reaches. The cooking does not deliver.
2. RJN's Review :: December 15, 2007 RJN's Rating: 1 Stars |
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