"From our very first bite—a small bread cube of “french toast” topped with a mushroom coulis—La Bastide by Andrea Calstier blew past our expectations. If you’re looking to feel like you were airlifted to the south of France for a first class date night, this is the spot. La Bastide opened in February 2024, in the same farmhouse location as the much-loved Cenadou. It occupies the lower level of the property, and offers multi-course tasting menus at luxury price points. In return, you get waves of seasonal, seafood-focused dishes you’ll likely talk about for days, like a charcoal sea bass served on a personal-size ceramic grill with a sake and clam sauce. The husband and wife team (who moved from NYC to run both restaurants onsite) have peppered in little touches that make the space feel cozy despite the formal setting, like leather wrapped tables and chairs oriented to face the wooded outdoor property. We think you can skip the cheese course, but save room for the desserts, which are the perfect finale to a night of modern fine dining. photo credit: Max Burkhalter" - Mike Wasserman
