"Technically tucked away in Duboce Triangle, this intimate bistro is worth crossing Market for — especially if you’re in the mood for duck confit. The name “L’Ardoise” refers to the telltale chalkboard that sits on the sidewalk outside. Chef-owner Thierry Clement is originally from the French Alps, and he’s been quietly serving steak frites, coq au vin, and tiger-prawn ravioli to the neighborhood for a decade." - Becky Duffett