Rouge

Description:

• This tiny bistro with a circular white bar and velvet curtains serves amazing food. Subtly spiced mussels, a peerless roasted chicken, chiffon-thin carpaccio of beef on pristine arugula: This effortlessly elegant spot excels at French classics with a twist. They also do a lavish $15 hamburger with amazing frites; a two hander with caramelized onions and bleu cheese is considered by burger-meisters to be the best in the city and has won numerous awards. A stylish crowd gathers at the cafe tables along the sidewalk from April through October to sip and flirt. P.S. Please don't come here without your most expensive shoes and bag.

• © Frommer's 2013

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Highly Recommended 2010