"La Buvette is, in a word, thriving. The restaurant started as a deli counter in the mid-1990s, transitioned into a Parisian-inspired restaurant, and eventually migrated back toward its deli roots. The daily rotating menu of specials focuses on everyday French fare: mussels, roasted chicken, cheese plates, house-made sausage, and well-priced wine. Next door, sister business Mercer and Sons sells sandwiches, meats and cheeses, fresh bread, and bagels. The restaurant’s once-temporary patio has also become permanent and is available year-round." - Sarah Baker Hansen