Versailles

By Ari, on June 14th, 2012%

Also known as: our new neighborhood French restaurant!

I haven’t experienced too many cravings during my pregnancy thus far (and hello, we’re finally in the third trimester!), but this past weekend I really wanted a breakfast sandwich. Like, had to have one. And not just any sandwich. I wanted a croissant (a good one) with egg and cheese.

Naturally, John caved and suggested we go out for breakfast. Yes, please!

*Photo from Yelp.com

There’s a small French restaurant in Greenwich, CT that we had heard good things about. French breakfast = croissants and homemade pastries, right? Continue reading Versailles

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Bistro 33

By Ari, on March 10th, 2011%

Shortly after the New Year began, John and I enjoyed our first meal at Bistro 33, a small neighborhood restaurant featuring a fusion of French and Japanese cuisine. Given the location in Queens, we were pleasantly surprised with both the quality of food and the buzzing atmosphere. (Both times we’ve gone, the restaurant has been fully occupied with a line out the door.) On our first visit, we were wowed by seared foie gras ($9) and innovative sushi rolls ($8-18), and determined to return again soon.

Last week, we finally made it back. Instead of sushi (which I couldn’t turn down before), I branched out and started with something seemingly appropriate for this time of year: crispy crawfish!

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