The high prices and starchy senior clientele suggest that this ?casual? alternative to chef-owner Daniel Boulud?s fine dining restaurant, Daniel, is indeed a neighborhood spot?for dwellers between Park and Fifth. Although service can be inconsistent (initial attention from the wait staff can dwindle by dessert and plates might even rest empty for 45 minutes), the food is technically excellent and refreshingly unfussy. A buttery foie gras torchon comes with evanescent Muscat gelée; rare slices of duck breast sport a nice salt crust; scoops of pistachio ice cream and apricot sorbet atop honeyed meringue make for a pleasantly chewy vacherin.
Rated: 0/5 (0 votes) Address: 20 E 76th St between Fifth and Madison Aves - HopStop Hours: Mon–Fri 5:45–11pm; Sat 5:30–11pm; Sun 5:45–10pm Phone: 212-772-2600 Neighborhood: Upper East Side Cuisine: French Travel: Subway: 6 to 77th St
