"Bar Etoile, the latest culinary addition to Melrose Hill, is inspired by the blend of high-level experience and casual environment found in Parisian dining. Co-owned by Jill Bernheimer, Julian Kurland, and chef Travis Hayden, it occupies a 2,200-square-foot space designed by Lovers Unite. The restaurant offers two European-leaning menus: bar bites and small and large plates, featuring dishes like house-cured charcuterie and Caesar steak tartare. It also serves small-production wines and classic cocktails. Bar Etoile aims to provide a supportive workplace environment and a polished yet casual dining experience for the local community." - Cathy Chaplin