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Restaurant Name: FRERE JACQUES
How Many Hearts?:
Address: 13 East 37th Street
(Close to Empire State Building)
New York City
Phone Number: (212) 679-9355
Hours: Lunch and Dinner (Dinner only on Saturdays)
Closed Sundays
Price Range: Entrees $16.25
Reservations: Recommended
Description of Restaurant:

Cozy small cafe run by 2 brothers, Pascal and Jacques.  They greet patrons offering a popular French menu prepared in the traditional interpretation. The space is charming with a small bar/lounge area in front.

-- My favorite, the settee in the window.

The Food
My Favorites:

A 'Love Chef' favorite -- Steak "au poivre" @ $22.50 is a delicious piece of beef with a rich creamy pepper sauce.

The Rack of Lamb comes with a puree of Eggplant, Olive Tapenade and White Bean Salad @ $24.50.

Tonight the Medallion of Pork is served with a light Quince Sauce, a Pumpkin Timbole and Mashed Potatoes @ $24.50.

If you are a mussel lover, the Mussels in Saffron Broth @ $8.50 is a good starter.

Escargot in a Brown Garlic Sauce with Mushroom, Tomato and Onion Base @ $8.50 is another winner.

Crab and Salmon Cakes over Corn, Tomato and Chive Base @ $9.50.
Desserts:

Leave room, leave room for tonight's desserts -- I'm sure the Creme Brulee is on the menu.
Wine List:

A nice selection of fair priced wines to enjoy.  Full bar.
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