

13

"Pointing to where the trend may be headed, this bi‑level restaurant from the Libertine team pairs soothing design with classic French opulence: a sleek, wood‑clad first floor recalling brasseries, and upstairs a skylit cream‑toned dining room that nods to mid‑century French New York. Dishes like lobster thermidor and duck à l’orange meet entrée prices in the $40–$90 range, all in homage to institutions like La Grenouille and aimed at craveable, timeless comfort—a kind of rustic luxe." - Korsha Wilson