Monday, December 25, 2006

Le Tableau - East Village

511 E 5th St, bet'w A & B 212-260-1333
Description: French bistro
Burdie Approved Rating:
Pros: intimate setting
Cons: unspectacular food













Not sure why it took us so long to try Le Tableau - it's literally across the road. I'm not sure if I ordered the worst thing on the menu but I was definitely not impressed with the Hanger Steak Special. The first bite was semi-tender but most of it was chewy and pretty tough. Unfortunately, the mashed potatoes were no better - grittier than I would have liked. At this point, I wish I had gone with the $50 Tasting Menu. I was hoping that the dessert would help redeem this neighborhood bistro, but the homemade glacée (Pear with Elder flower) was good but not good enough to warrant a second visit - at least not anytime soon.

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