Quatorze Bis is a French Bistro/Brasserie on the upper east side. We had passed it frequently, and been attracted by its bright red entrance, but never stopped in. We finally got there this week after a recommendation from our neighbor, Jane Parver.
It's a small, simple room, with very attentive service. The menu is heavy on French "comfort food" - Cassoulet, Roast Chicken, Liver, fish stew. We started with traditional favorites, escargot and warm leek salad. Chris liked her starter quite a bit, but I thought the 'Escargot' were dried out and the garlic sauce was almost tasteless.
The roast chicken was OK but the Pommes Frites were extraordinary. Almost as good as our all time favorite - Jubilee.. Chris loved her 'fish stew'. It consisted of a tomato base chock full of shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams and a generous piece of monk fish. There was plenty of fresh crusty bread to dip in the left over sauce. A real hit for me!
Overall, Quatorze Bis is OK for a quick local bite if you're prepared to pay the premium prices.
We had a fun celebrity sighting--Tim Robbins and his wife Susan Sarandan with a group of friends. We seem to see them around town a lot--guess we like the same kind of food.
323 E. 79th St.
(bet. 1st & 2nd Aves.)
Manhattan, NY 10021
212-535-1414
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