Plate to Date: Le Philosophe’s Bouillabaisse
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
55 Bond Street, NYC (between Lafayette Street & Bowery)
The beautiful ambiance and classic French cuisine at Le Philosophe makes their restaurant-goers feel like they’re having a romantic evening in Paris. The modern bistro’s delicious seasonal plates with creative twists have placed it among the premiere French restaurants in NYC according to Zagat.com and the Newyorker.com. Complete with a wall filled with photographs of French philosophers, an extensive wine list, and cuisses de grenouilles (better known as frog legs), Le Philosophe provides an immersive French dining experience in the center of Noho. This week, Urban Agenda NYC highlights their Bouillabaisse made with lobster, langoustines, shrimp, mussels, black garlic puree, baby fennel, marble potatoes, and croutons.