"Bandol is a chic and shiny spot inspired by the south of France that has a live tree in the middle of the dining room. Because mother nature never goes out of fashion. Or something like that. The menu is a mix of sharing plates like tuna tartare and aubergine millefeuille, with larger mains like lobster linguine. This place is the perfect start to a boozy night where you want to get a bit dressed up (sit at the golden bar), or as your final destination for a date with someone who enjoys a bit of glitz." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak