Where To See & Be Seen In NYC - New York - The Infatuation
"Before Dimes Square, there was Lucien. Established in 1986, this East Village French restaurant has an intentionally shabby aesthetic that appeals to the sort of downtown socialite who vapes between bites of steak au poivre. You'll probably see someone in sunglasses loosely holding a very small dog, and you might overhear someone complaining about their 24-year-old gallerist. Menus sport the occasional burn hole, and tables remain highly competitive. Those who don’t have an in with the host are banished to the bar to stand with a martini. Raya users who just came from a gallery opening A credit on a Safdie film" - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman
