"Pastis is like the Balthazar of Meatpacking. Both spots, which involve some of the same people, try harder to be French than an NYU sophomore smoking a hand-rolled cigarette. Both bistros are constantly packed with a combination of tourists and business meals, and both places serve very good, rich versions of French classics. At Pastis, the garlicky escargots and steak frites covered in butter are some of the best things you can eat in the neighborhood." - neha talreja, bryan kim, matt tervooren
Louise Palmberg