Wednesday, March 4, 2015

[Updated] Pardon My French opens Monday on Avenue B



Updated 1:24: Edited to reflect that the restaurant opens this coming Monday, March 9

Pardon My French opens March 9 at 103 Avenue B near East Seventh Street in the space formerly known as Casimir.

Back in January, the bistro closed for a revamp, which included moving the bar into the north side of the space.

As Bedford + Bowery explained, one of Casimir's waiters, Antonin Brune, teamed up with owner Mario Carta to rework the menu and space. Per B + B:

Casimir fans can rest assured that Brune values the old-school feel of the interior, with its decorative tin ceiling and tiled archway leading to the bar. “It’s still going to have the same look with the low light and candles,” he said. “We don’t want to kill the atmosphere of Casimir, but the restaurant needed some love.

In announcing the reopening, Eater said to expect "dishes like creole-style cod fritters, roasted bone marrow with thyme, roasted lamb shoulder, and sea bass in a creamy French white sauce."

Previously on EV Grieve:
Adieu Casimir
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9 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 4, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    Worst name ever?

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  2. AnonymousMarch 4, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Oui!

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  3. GiovanniMarch 4, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    I believe that "Anonymous" is still the title holder in that category, followed closely by the majority of user names on Gawker and NY Magazine.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 4, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Lame name. I also peeked inside. Its looks like a place for hipsters. Got love it :)

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  5. AnonymousMarch 4, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    Second on the worst name ever.

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  6. Mrs. AnonymousMarch 4, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    @Giovanni
    Good to know you're a fan of Gawker. Most of us use "Anonymous" because we don't seek the credit and glory you live for.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 4, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    Hooray. I can't wait to spend twenty dollars for a burger and fries and be treated like shit from a twenty-something, know it all, foodie snob.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 4, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    I miss the good old days when places were BYO hoof.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 4, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    I actually like the name. i am just not sure of the menu or staff. The latter sets the tone for the entire restaurant. If the service is surly or unapproachable, I won't return, regardless of enjoyable the food is. If the food is shit, I'd rather go to the market, buy my own food, and make my own meal. But, I will try to remain positive about the new addition to our neighborhood. I wonder though if it is owned by the previous management of Casimir.

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