French dining at La Grande Boucherie, a heavenly slice of Paris on West 53rd Street, is a place to display my celebratory Eiffel Tower earrings. This is a restaurant de l’amour. It is a beautiful, relaxing, and delightful respite from the city’s hustle and bustle.
A friend suggested we meet there. No, not the “real” Paris but right here in New York. I set out to review La Grande Boucherie located at 145 West 53rd Street. I discovered a remarkable, sumptuous dining venue.
The restaurant offers inside and outside dining along Sixth Avenue and a quasi-brasserie setting in the Art Nouveau style. Outdoor dining is year-round. Inside are a dining room, bar, and mezzanine areas.
La Grande Boucherie bar seating.La Grande Boucherie dining areaLa Grande Boucherie mirrored walls.
I reviewed the dessert menu first, and with that in mind, ordered the Salade Niçoise. Hot, fresh French bread arrived. Ooh-la-la!
La Grande Boucherie French bread. Du pain.La Grand Boucherie Salade Nicoise: Ahi Tuna, haricots vert, tomato, oak leaf, olives, organic egg, anchovy, red wine, and vinaigrette. It was fresh and delightful.
There are many fine choices for dessert.
I ordered the mysterious Babar Exotique Au Rhum Leger.
Drum roll s’il vous plait!
La Boucherie Babar Exotique Au Rhum Leger dessert
Inside the pastry were small pieces of pineapple. The whipped creme and rum topping I generously poured added to its charm, flavor, and presentation.
Délicieuxbien sur!
Fresh, hot coffee was the apposite accompaniment.
I highly recommend La Grande Boucherie. It’s dining in an opulent dreamscape of a faraway land.
Bon appetit from Sora Vernikoff!
La Grande Boucherie
145 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 510-7714
Photo credits: Sora Vernikoff
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There are many fine choices for dessert.
I ordered the mysterious Babar Exotique Au Rhum Leger.
Drum roll s’il vous plait!
