Melonius Thunk Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 You can dismiss just about any restaurant in New York by calling it a worse version of a restaurant somewhere else. So what?The tenor of the excitement over Le Coucou is that it's a very useful restaurant. Amen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 The tenor of this thread is not that it's useful, but that it's serving exceptionally good bistro/bourgeois cuisine. The fact that Lafayette, Montmartre, and some faceless places do/did it worse, doesn't make it exceptional. I'm really surprised at the level of enthusiasm. I know Melonious went to LCB Brasserie Richou when it was (all too briefly open). Does he think this is far superior to that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Surely the level of enthusiasm is related to ambience and service rather than specifically what's on the plate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Melonius Thunk Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 (edited) Surely the level of enthusiasm is related to ambience and service rather than specifically what's on the plate?My enthusiasm is 95% related to the food. I do not recall LCB Brasserie Richou, but I did not go there multiple times, so I guess it was not compelling. So far, two meals at LC have me wanting to return. Maybe it will not last, but for now, I am sold. Ambience and service don't sway me unless it is in the negative. Loud room, small tables, uncomfortable chairs will push me away no matter how good the food. I have had many meals at L'Absinthe and would go back in a jiff, but I am not drawn back as I am with LC. "Useful" to me means delicious, enjoyable food in comfortable surroundings with decent service. Very few restaurants I know fit that bill for me. JG fell out. Le Bernadin is high on my list but not a frequent choice. Minetta is also high on my list. Edited July 8, 2016 by Melonius Thunk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I have had many meals at L'Absinthe and would go back in a jiff, but I am not drawn back as I am with LC. Don't be: it's closed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Or maybe food cooked properly from the Betty Crocker 30's cookbook is actually far superior to most of what we get today. absolutely true Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I am going to enjoy writing this review. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Melonius Thunk Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I have had many meals at L'Absinthe and would go back in a jiff, but I am not drawn back as I am with LC.Don't be: it's closed. Just a techicality. It won't be in the here and now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 The more I look at that breakfast menu, the more I want to try it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joethefoodie Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I am going to enjoy writing this review. Can't wait to see the pictures. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Since rabbit and chicken taste virtually alike, just avoid the rabbit (have it at Tapestry) and order chicken. There's no chicken on the damn menu. Thought in order to be considered an authentic French Bistro, a chicken dish is imperative? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Guess they're not authentic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lex Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I am going to enjoy writing this review. Can't wait to see the pictures. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Melonius Thunk Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Since rabbit and chicken taste virtually alike, just avoid the rabbit (have it at Tapestry) and order chicken. There's no chicken on the damn menu. Thought in order to be considered an authentic French Bistro, a chicken dish is imperative? Perhaps Rose does not claim it is an "authentic" French bistro. Just perhaps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 No Chicken, no Steve R. Oh Oh... this thread could really get interesting in a hurry. Which came first, the chicken or the bistro or Steve? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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