"We all have that one friend who went to Paris once and hasn’t stopped making unsubtle comments about how much better the bread is there or how there are no good places to get escargot in “the States.” Take this person to Brasserie By Niche, and we bet they’ll be impressed. This Central West End restaurant has a menu full of French classics like mussels and steak frites, and it’s thankfully not excessively expensive. We’re also fans of their brunch, especially the beignets, quiche, and cocktails." - jen maylack