"If you're looking for a meal that feels classy and celebratory, going for French is a natural default. Though the staples are butter-smothered, meaty, caramelized, and sometimes bloody, Delice & Sarrasin in the West Village brings plant-based reinterpretations on French classics with all the indulgent flavors of the omnivorous originals and leaves no crumbs. The tahini-based foie gras végétal, boeuf bourguignon, and brie roti végétal are particularly authentic dupes for the real thing. And though the escargot and aiguilette de canard aren't too close to their inspiration, chef Yvette Caron's takes on the dishes are delightful in their own right. Her team makes converting French cookery vegan look easy. The hardest decision you'll face here is deciding whether you want the orange creme brulee or the lavender-infused rice pudding."
