"How Far In Advance Should You Book? You can eat here tonight. When Libertine opened, it was immediately impossible to get into. The formula was just too alluring for the citizens of the West Village: French food, martinis, a faux bistro setup complete with Serge Gainsbourg poster. A year later, you can stop by whenever you want. Given the quality of the food—special shoutout to the oeufs mayo and duck deux façons—that’s surprising. But there is one catch. That duck costs $68." - bryan kim