"Opened in 2023 on the garden level of a 19th-century mansion, this jewelbox-sized bistro was created by converting a basement into an intimate dining room; the project required outside funding and was given a charming midcentury look by the owner’s designer spouse. The operation is smaller in scope and lacked a full kitchen, which is one reason the ownership pursued a second, larger daytime-focused cafe." - Serena Maria Daniels