Cousin to Balthazar, Pastis is a West Village staple. The French fare is respectable and the celebs can be spotted on a regular basis. For some reason these two restaurants keep busy and remain relatively cool.
The staff is always a bit aloof and the food is decent, but not great. I guess it's all about the attitude. The eggs are always a nice lunch option. And the salads are a nice alternative to red meat. Hard to resist a glass of wine at such a traditionally French spot.
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