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Review posted in
New York Weddings Magazine -
June 2004
For a
quarter of a century, La Petite Auberge has quietly endured the
ascendance of nouvelle cuisine, celebrity chefs, and
health-consciousness, remaining remarkably immune to every hostile
threat to its classic style of French cooking. For the price of an
entrée almost everywhere else, the $23.95 four-course prix fixe
features such high-fat, old-school fare as steak au poivre with
buttery potatoes and spinach, filet of sole meunière, and an enormous,
wonderfully crispy duck a l'orange (for a $2 supplement). The
vinaigrette on the leeks is more cream than vinegar, the pâté is
robust, and the service is that practiced blend of proper and friendly
that makes this wood-beamed chalet in the heart of Curry Hill such a
sentimental fave. If our arteries could take it, we'd be regulars.
Entries added to review from customers:
Review One
Remembrence of France
As I walked through the door, I was transported back to France, from
the decor & atmosphere, to the aromas, drifting from the kitchen and
from table to table! Qu'elle joie.......This classic style of French
cooking is what we Americans call "Good Home Cooking", like the steak
au poivre, filet of sole meuniere, pate, etc.....Desserts are
wonderfully french, the service as it should be, and all at moderate
prices. Would definitely return and would highly recommend!
Review Two
GOOD FOOD AND COZY ATMOSPHERE
SWEETBREADS AND ESCARGOT ARE HARD TO FIND THESE DAYS BUT THEY ARE
SERVED ON A DAILY BASES AS WELL AS MANY OTHER SPECIALTIES. I ENJOYED
THIS CASUAL FRIENDLY PLACE.
Review Three
WONDERFUL for private parties
Besides the main restaurant, they also have a private room upstairs
with a separate entrance and bathroom. A surprisingly pretty, warm,
cozy, inviting place with a separate bar and audio setup. We had a
bridal shower there - the food was FANTASTIC, the service was
EXCEPTIONAL, and the value with their prix fixe menu was unbeatable
for Manhattan! Highly recommendable for those on a budget.
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