French Roast: There is something special about French Roast. Open 24 hours a day, the constant buzz of conversation is a welcome change from the roar of Sixth Avenue traffic. Not quite loud, the collective chatter of the dinner crowd rises above the music in this authentic French country bistro. Breakfasts are more tranquil, and the late-night scene consists of an animated, yet laid-back collection of all-agers sipping Scotch and picking their way through late dinners. The friendly, helpful wait staff slips in between tables, delivering classic, dependable cuisine to a casual Village crowd of couples, families, and friends. Warm lighting and antiqued mirrors are standard bistro décor, but the total lack of pretentiousness, paired with antique painted signs, movie posters, and bric-a-brac, render the atmosphere of French Roast particularly sincere. |
