"La Poule Au Pot makes us nostalgic for Christmasses in the French countryside that we never had. The Victoria spot is stuffed to the wooden beams with baskets of dried flowers, hanging grape decorations, and yellowing framed prints—perfect for pretending your festive meet-up is in your own charming French farmhouse. Last year’s Christmas menu was just as transportive and wholesome—wine-infused beef bourguignon, rich cassoulet, and a perfect tarte tatin, all served with vegetables that are heavy on butter and bacon." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna