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| - I can't even begin to explain the loveliness that is Cafe Boulud. We came here on US Thanksgiving with several people who were unable to travel back to the US to be with their families. The intention was to order their signature dish (as a Thanksgiving meal): the poulet à la broche.
However, after looking at the menu, we went a little crazy with the food and wine (it was all so so good) and ordered the charcuterie, various pâtés, the steak tartare, a 30-day dry-aged côte de boeuf, the sea bass, escargot, the confit de canard, and some very good but very expensive wines.
The food and wine were so well timed with the conversation that I don't think we were ever out of food; and, the waiters were so inconspicuous that we didn't notice them (unless we wanted something) so there was no interruption to the conversation or the experience. Many at the table had already heard of Daniel Boulud and his restaurants but none had experienced them first hand. I don't think anyone went away disappointed.
Tip: to get to the cafe you need to go into the Four Seasons, into the lounge on the first floor (dbar), and up a spiral staircase. Once at the top of the stairs the hostess will take care of you.
Another tip: They do offer warm gluten free bread if you ask... and alternate cracker options for the pâtés.
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