"You’ll have to choose between two great options for an experience at Lenoir. There’s the cozy, renovated old bungalow with a handful of tables, plus some bar seating. And there’s the large outdoor wine garden shaded by oak trees, where you can usually grab a table without planning ahead. Either way, you’ll find yourself working through a menu made up of “hot weather foods” (translation: light, fresh, and often quite spicy), offered a la carte or as a five-course “chef’s choice” tasting if you want to remove the guesswork. Between the unpredictable menu, the intimate space, and the well-curated wine list, there’s a lot to love about Lenoir. " - raphael brion, nicolai mccrary