Excuse My French

If you came by here 50 years ago, the grandfather I never met might've asked your bra size and sold you women's underwear. He had a store called Jay Ess Trading Company. It was a tiny LES wholesale shop filled with tobacco smoke, rats, and a chill in the air that killed two pet parakeets. We had an amazing time there tonight. Now it's Excuse My French, a fully redone bar and bistro rebuilt from the ground up by our new friend Ricardo and his husband. The exposed brick would've been plastered over back then, but now it covers the whole wall. It's warm and cozy and smoke-free and loaded with paintings and a sweet tin ceiling. The French chef will bark in his accent that he makes the best Brussels sprouts and crepes you've ever had, and Harry the server will bring you strong tasty cocktails you've never had before. Ricardo took excellent care of us as our family reunited with this location after 50 years and had a great time. Roots traced. Drinks drank. Memories made. So great. Thank you Ricardo!!

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Love the new/old 19-century decor... I expected to walk in a casual and cozy place. Although pretty cozy, Very Beautiful. The music gave the place a real laid back vibe. The waitress was real sweet and attentive. The food was amazing!!! My Friends and I had the Classic Tajine, steak Tartar, and Few Crostinis. To die for. I also would suggest any from the Royal Family sparkling cocktail selections and the mescal-and-Cointreau L’Antonieta. The crew is very hospitable and nice. The Chef is French and uses a very sophisticated technique building the small tapas. Amazing service!!! We will be back here again...

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The ambiance, the service, and the food all vied for first place as far as we were concerned. We had the window table that was exuding French charm and was looking out on a historic site of immigrant living, our food and drink was served with friendly, competent efficiency and the food we chose highlighted French cuisine for French week and was not only presented beautifully, but was so satisfying in flavor and taste. This place not only met our expectations, it exceeded them.

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A fabulous gem of a find tucked away on Orchard Street. This is the place to be for exquisite cocktails and fabulous small plates of delicious genuine French cuisine. Recommend the Sancerre whilst browsing the food menu and listening to cool vibes and watching the passionate chef create your delicious food. A

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The sea scallops and duck are to die for. The plates are generously served for tapas and the crepes are large enough to share. Don’t leave without a Crepe Suzette! I love this place!

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