Bistro Le Crillon

A Neighborhood Gem, This Charming French Bistro Offers A Winning Combination Of French Proven Al Cuisine, Personalized Service, Reasonable Prices And A Vast Wine Cellar. Owners Chef Chantal Berton De Crillon (Her Village Of Birth) And Her Sommelier-Ma Tre D Husband, Diego Ostroski, Run This Down-To-Earth Euro Caf With Both Panache And Humility. If You Let Them, They Ll Put Together A French-Style Meal For You. Italy-Born Diego Recommends Expertly-Crafted Wines From His 40,000-Bottle Cellar As The Smiling Chantal Deftly Elevates Brasserie Food To A High Art. The Place Is Known For Its Finger-Food Appetizers. Order A Red Vin De Table While Noshing On Sweet Baked Turkish Dates Wrapped In Salty Applewood-Smoked Bacon. The Place Is Also Known For Its French Onion Soup, Cassoulet And Wild Game Menu Of Things Such As A Hearty Wild Boar Tenderloin Casserole Or Roasted Elk. There S Also Lots Of French Bistro Classics Like Coq Au Vin And Lighter California Fare Like A Tender And Tangy Chilean Sea Bass. Desserts, Such As The Homemade Ice Creams And Sorbets, Are As Impressive As Are The Profiteroles, Which Come Dripping In A Valrhrona Chocolate Sauce