"This French spot occupies a prominent corner of the historic La Marqueta, under the Metro North tracks between 111th and 115th Streets. Start your visit to the marketplace with some coffee or bistro-ish lunch at Amuse Bouche before make the rounds to the other stalls. They have pretty good baguettes and quiches, but their bigger breakfast plates and daily specials feel surprisingly lux for a food stall. We’ve had enjoyable full meals at the tables just outside: custardy brioche french toast, slabs of rich duck Shepherd's pie, and smokey Cajun shrimp stew with rice. Stop by on a weekend, when the scent of melted butter, used to make their excellent croque monsieur, fills the Park Avenue space." - neha talreja, sonal shah, hannah albertine