"Politicos and news anchors come to Chez Billy Sud for a white tablecloth dinner, but the best seats in the house aren’t in the dining room. Although connected to the restaurant, Billy Sud’s Bar à Vin has its own entrance, a darker, moodier, wood-paneled interior, exposed brick, and a fireplace. There’s possibly nothing better than a glass of bubbly by that fire, or a casual meal at the bar when you’re craving more than nuts. The menu here is the same as in the dining room—go with the moules-frites and the smoked trout served with roe, chips, and crème fraîche." - madeline weinfield