Bergerac

"Tucked away in the reaches of Southeast on Woodstock, Bergerac may not be as prominent as other French spots in town, but its friendly, snug space and rich French dishes have earned it a dedicated local following. Named for the home of its chef, Joris Barbaray, Bergerac offers three-course dinners of robust plates of classic French dining including escargot, duck confit, and a poisson du jour. Additionally, it offers ready to a la carte dishes like its entrees, quiche, sauces, sides, pantry items, and wines, all available for takeout via Tock." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Katrina Yentch, Rebecca Roland

"It’s not always on the menu, but if you can pop into Bergerac in Woodstock and order the duck confit, you’ll be treated to a fall-apart tender leg of duck, salt-cured for flavor and a crisp exterior, super simply paired with green beans, potatoes, and onion jam. It’s not fancy, but for those in it for the duck, Bergerac delivers." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"This year, the cozy French restaurant is offering a three-course dinner with multiple options, with items like layered crab salad and duck confit bonbons, plus lamb shanks with jus or poached salmon with manila clams and bay shrimp, each with porcini potato gratin and seasonal vegetables. It finishes with a number of desserts. Dinner is $100 per person plus 20 percent gratuity, with an optional $40 drink pairing, and reservations can be made online for seatings at 5:30 and 7:45 p.m." - Janey Wong

"Woodstock’s cozy French bistro Bergerac will have “easy to assemble and rewarm” three-course dinners available for pickup from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22. At $55 per person, the menu includes a hazelnut pork pate with baguette; chicken stuffed with apples, wild mushroom chicken jus; potato gratin; green beans with almonds; and a choice of bourbon pumpkin pie or pumpkin creme brûlée. Pre-paid pickup is available via Tock." - Janey Wong, Eater Staff

"Fitting for laid-back Woodstock, the cozy Bergerac approaches French fare in a relaxed, far-from-intimidating way. Drawing on the casual-but-hearty bistro cuisine of his childhood in Dordogne — a cool, wet region of western France (sound familiar?) — chef Joris Barbaray offers a highly seasonal, prix fixe menu. Sea or land proteins lead most entrees, but Bergerac offers at least one vegetarian option. The wine list is almost completely French, but those uncertain with unfamiliar vintages can opt for a chef’s wine pairing. And, yes, escargot is available." - Nathan Williams, Janey Wong