"With escargots and quiche Lorraine on the menu, Maison Harlem on 127th and St. Nicholas is the closest thing in the area to a classic French bistro. The vibe is more French hipster though, with worn tables, fairy lights and the Tricolore fluttering around the room. Old record covers enclose an extensive menu, which includes things like kale salad to balance out all the duck leg confit and boeuf bourguignon. There’s a narrow bar filled with regulars who’ll wish you good night when you leave, and though the prices are a tad bit high for a casual dinner, it’s a charming place for a neighborhood date, or brunch with friends." - neha talreja, hannah albertine, bryan kim, willa moore, sonal shah