Cafe Charbon--Epicerie

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170 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
New York, NY 10002

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(212) 420-7520
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Best

My boyfriend and I came here and we had a really great dinner and the service was swell. The food was pretty cheap, compared to other French places I'd been too. We left here feel...

Worst

My bf and I went to dinner on a cold & rainy Tuesday evening. I was hoping for a warm & cozy atmostphere and what we got was hard wooden chairs & tiled kitchen floor hidden by the...

Great music 11/1/2002

The food was excellent, but the band was better. We'll go back every Wednesday night to hear the jazz band. Pros: great jazz, good steak more
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Great music 11/1/2002

The food was excellent, but the band was better. We'll go back every Wednesday night to hear the jazz band. Pros: great jazz, good steak more
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Practically Parisian 10/17/2002

I was eager to check out Epicerie & Cafe Charbon, esp. having checked out the Cafe Charbon in Paris. At dinner on a Saturday night, I was enthused by the bustling, unpretentious crowd and the lusciously warm lighting. The menus were scrawled on blackboards a la Parisien and the food was quite decent (the duck was a little dry). Perhaps the best part of it was feeling like you were in two places at once - in a cafe-restaurant in Paris but looking out the window onto the corner of Orchard and Stanton! Pros: warm lighting, lively ambience, didn't feel too NY Cons: service a bit scant more
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Practically Parisian 10/17/2002

I was eager to check out Epicerie & Cafe Charbon, esp. having checked out the Cafe Charbon in Paris. At dinner on a Saturday night, I was enthused by the bustling, unpretentious crowd and the lusciously warm lighting. The menus were scrawled on blackboards a la Parisien and the food was quite decent (the duck was a little dry). Perhaps the best part of it was feeling like you were in two places at once - in a cafe-restaurant in Paris but looking out the window onto the corner of Orchard and Stanton! Pros: warm lighting, lively ambience, didn't feel too NY Cons: service a bit scant more
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Decent food but fraudulent billing. 10/10/2002

Good & Bad - our meal was tasty, staff was somewhat inexperienced but nonetheless helpful. Major complaint was that our credit card was charged twice for the meal (the 2nd charge mysteriously showing up months later). A polite call to the manager, who told us we weren't the only ones in this predicament, has yet to result in a credit despite the promise to fix it ""immediately"". Hmmmm.... sounds shady to me. more
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Decent food but fraudulent billing. 10/10/2002

Good & Bad - our meal was tasty, staff was somewhat inexperienced but nonetheless helpful. Major complaint was that our credit card was charged twice for the meal (the 2nd charge mysteriously showing up months later). A polite call to the manager, who told us we weren't the only ones in this predicament, has yet to result in a credit despite the promise to fix it "immediately". Hmmmm.... sounds shady to me. more
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Faboo french 9/23/2002

What a combination! I've had numerous delicious dinners at Epicerie and thoroughly enjoy the super-fresh, ever-changing menu. And what a better neighbor than Cafe Charbon. This dimly-lit, very chill gem of a bar is a great place to grab a cocktail or yummy pint of imported Belgian beer - and they have great music to boot! more
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Faboo french 9/23/2002

What a combination! I've had numerous delicious dinners at Epicerie and thoroughly enjoy the super-fresh, ever-changing menu. And what a better neighbor than Cafe Charbon. This dimly-lit, very chill gem of a bar is a great place to grab a cocktail or yummy pint of imported Belgian beer - and they have great music to boot! more
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great experience 9/22/2002

went on a noisy friday evening without reservations but it was well worth the short wait. great value french wine and selection. the steak frites and duck confit were very delicious. service wasn't particularly attentive, and you can hear everyone's conversation around you. more
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great experience 9/22/2002

went on a noisy friday evening without reservations but it was well worth the short wait. great value french wine and selection. the steak frites and duck confit were very delicious. service wasn't particularly attentive, and you can hear everyone's conversation around you. more
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Delicious and Romantic 9/16/2002

This place was quite charming! The butternut squash soup was different and delicious. Don't order the regular salad greens because it's nothing special and some of it already comes with the steak frites. The steak frites were superb. Juicy and tender, and the frites were so yummy. The atmosphere was dim and romantic. The service was quick. There needs to be a better way to display the menu, instead of chalkboards on chairs, that would keep falling down. The dessert of coconut and banana tart was absolutely heaven. A definite must try! Be careful looking for the main door. You have to enter on ludlow, where the bar is, not the building labeled epicerie. Many patrons were throughly confused. Pros: steak frites more
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Delicious and Romantic 9/16/2002

This place was quite charming! The butternut squash soup was different and delicious. Don't order the regular salad greens because it's nothing special and some of it already comes with the steak frites. The steak frites were superb. Juicy and tender, and the frites were so yummy. The atmosphere was dim and romantic. The service was quick. There needs to be a better way to display the menu, instead of chalkboards on chairs, that would keep falling down. The dessert of coconut and banana tart was absolutely heaven. A definite must try! Be careful looking for the main door. You have to enter on ludlow, where the bar is, not the building labeled epicerie. Many patrons were throughly confused. Pros: steak frites more
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A New Orchard Blossom 9/12/2002

What once use to be Baby Jupiter and the adjoining bar that staged underground and maverick musicians has been turned into a simple yet charming little French restaurant and bar. Epicerie's walls display French nik-naks (mostly French labeled food goods, bottled water, etc) and in the adjoining Bar Charbon that is candle lit has a makeshit smoke shop (just wonderful for fellow smokers) and has been transformed into a cool lounge eatery. The food was good. The Mahi Mahi w/bacon was tender and tastey. The crispy chicken w/stuffed roasted peppers was good, nothing special. The mussels w/french fries were good, but I've had better. Overall, it was ""good"". I know they are trying to be very French bistro with the chalk board menus, but 3 times at 3 different tables the chairs fell over. They need to get printed menus. Pros: Inexpensive, Good for groups, Food was good Cons: Huge chalkboard menus more
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A New Orchard Blossom 9/12/2002

What once use to be Baby Jupiter and the adjoining bar that staged underground and maverick musicians has been turned into a simple yet charming little French restaurant and bar. Epicerie's walls display French nik-naks (mostly French labeled food goods, bottled water, etc) and in the adjoining Bar Charbon that is candle lit has a makeshit smoke shop (just wonderful for fellow smokers) and has been transformed into a cool lounge eatery. The food was good. The Mahi Mahi w/bacon was tender and tastey. The crispy chicken w/stuffed roasted peppers was good, nothing special. The mussels w/french fries were good, but I've had better. Overall, it was "good". I know they are trying to be very French bistro with the chalk board menus, but 3 times at 3 different tables the chairs fell over. They need to get printed menus. Pros: Inexpensive, Good for groups, Food was good Cons: Huge chalkboard menus more
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YUMYUM 9/9/2002

I was beginning to wonder if Epcot had invaded my neighborhood from the crazy facade on the LES. That's when I decided to eat at the when I made the wise choice to eat at the Epicerie. The wine list is excellent as is the service. Most importantly, the food is authentic French bistro fare. The coq a vin is especially delicious and the mussels are fresh and lovely. A great spot for a tasty, well-priced dinner. more
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YUMYUM 9/9/2002

I was beginning to wonder if Epcot had invaded my neighborhood from the crazy facade on the LES. That's when I decided to eat at the when I made the wise choice to eat at the Epicerie. The wine list is excellent as is the service. Most importantly, the food is authentic French bistro fare. The coq a vin is especially delicious and the mussels are fresh and lovely. A great spot for a tasty, well-priced dinner. more
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