Omar's at La Goulue

"On our first visit to La Goulue, we saw the following: a very famous 86-year-old writer, a small dog, and a woman someone at our table thought was Barbara Walters (it wasn’t). That should tell you a bit about what you need to know about La Goulue: it’s an older crowd, and it’s about as uptown-y as you can get. The restaurant was closed for about eight years, and is now open in a different location on 61st Street, and what’s also worth knowing about this new reboot of a classic French bistro is that the food is very good. The menu includes things like a great steak tartare, fresh salads, and well-executed grilled fish. It’s not going to be for everyone, but it is a nice option for an upscale meal near Central Park." - Hillary Reinsberg

"Upper East Side diners have been clamoring for the return of classic French bistro La Goulue. Their requests will finally be answered come Monday, January 15. The restaurant, which has relocated to 29 East 61st St., will fully open to the public. Diners will be pleased to find the place basically exactly as they remember it; the phone number is even the same. The same chef, Antoine Camin, will prepare the same dishes, such as cheese souffle, Dover sole, risotto with truffles, and steak frites that originally earned the restaurant a Michelin star. The decor is literally from the old location, and the layout is similar, too. An 80-person room for private events is also available. The new space seats 177. La Goulue will be open daily from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., though only until 10 p.m. on Sundays. Eventually, a light cafe menu will be offered between lunch and dinner." - Stefanie Tuder