No one is safe from developing feelings at Entre Nous - Review - New York - The Infatuation

"At some point every night, the windows at Entre Nous are guaranteed to steam up. That's because everyone inside this French wine bar from the Fradei team is on a date, drinking low-intervention gamay, talking to a stranger from the internet, and sweating just a little bit. Even friends run this risk of developing (potentially confusing) feelings over sweet, plump oysters and pork rillettes. Don't say we didn't warn you. The menu is decidedly French, and dishes like oeuf mayonnaise, leeks in vinaigrette, and tartiflette croquettes with reblochon cheese all go nicely with the 33-page wine list. Most of the plates here are on the smaller side, so you’ll end up ordering a lot (and spending around $100 per person) if you plan on having dinner. You’re better off using Entre Nous as a spot for a drink, a raw bar snack, and maybe a hot plate or two. photo credit: Liz Clayman Food Rundown Seafood Plateau If you’re only going to get one thing here, make it this. A small platter ($36) is perfect to split between two people, with four each oysters, shrimp, and mussels, but they have larger options as well. The mussels—lightly pickled in champagne vinegar—are the highlight. photo credit: Will Hartman Scallop Cru The scallops are sliced into juicy little nuggets, dusted with espelette pepper and drizzled with lemon and olive oil. It’s Botticelli-esque and worth an order. photo credit: Will Hartman Pork Rillettes A textbook execution of a French classic. Silky, meaty, rich pork rillettes, ready to drink up a big swipe of dijon, served with slabs of La Bicyclette baguettes. A perfect little snack with a glass of red. photo credit: Will Hartman Tartiflette Croquette A cute wedge of reblochon with fried balls of bacon and jammy onions. This is a lovely little drinking snack, if a bit rich. photo credit: Will Hartman Leeks Vinaigrette Sweet, stewed leeks with an apple-y, bright vinaigrette and toasted hazelnuts will distract you from your date. Buyers beware. photo credit: Liz Clayman Choux Farci This one doesn’t quite land. In our experience, the cabbage is undercooked, the fish is overcooked, and overall, the flavors don't all come together. photo credit: Will Hartman" - Will Hartman