Fredericks is a new bistro downtown which offers an intriguing wine program. A generous selection of wines from France, Italy, California and Spain are offered by the glass (starting at $10) or carafe ($40s to $70s), with bottles ranging from…

TASTE OF MONTMARTRE Chat Noir Brings Gastro-Bistro Cuisine to the Upper East Side By Marisa D’Vari “People want happy places,” says Yves Camdeborde, the French culinary master credited with coining the phrase “gastronomic bistro” to describe a venue serving high…

If you’re reading this blog you have your own wine stories about service in restaurants. A few days ago, Frank Bruni – critic for the NYT – wrote a one star review of the revamped Russian Tea Room (fond memories…