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.
Eiffel Tower Earrings. Photo by Sora Vernikoff
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 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.
Seating at La Grande Boucherie. Photo by Sora Vernkioff
A view of the atrium at La Grande Boucherie. Photo by Sora Vernkioff
Dining at La Grande Boucherie. Photo by Sora Vernkioff
Bar seating at La Grande Boucherie. Photo by Sora Vernkioff
A magnificent dining area at La Grande Boucherie. Photo by Sora Vernkioff
I reviewed the dessert menu first, and with that in mind, I ordered the Salade Niçoise. Hot, fresh French bread arrived. Ooh-la-la!
Fresh hot French bread at La Grande Boucherie. Photo by Sora Vernkioff
Salade Niçoise with Ahi Tuna, haricots vert, tomato, oak leaf, olives, organic egg, anchovy, red wine, and vinaigrette.
There are many fine choices for dessert.
Dessert Menu at La Grande Boucherie. Photo by Sora Vernikoff
I ordered the mysterious Babar Exotique Au Rhum Leger.
Drum roll s’il vous plait!
The Babar Exotique Au Rhum Leger dessert at La Grande Boucherie. Photo by Sora Vernikoff
Inside the pastry were small pieces of pineapple. The whipped creme and rum topping I generously poured added to its charm, flavor, and presentation.
Délicieux bien 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!
145 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 510-7714
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