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37 Canal St
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Neighborhoods: Chinatown, Downtown
Les Enfants Terribles
Last updated 11.11.09
What People Are Saying About Les Enfants Terribles
The Owner
Les Enfants Terribles
Owner
You don't have to be able to pronounce korhogofefemougou to appreciate succulent steak marinated in Ivory Coast spices - just one of the twists chef Abdhul Traore puts on bargain-bistro classics at this Lower East Side lair with a French-colonial feel. Duet of duck pairs a meaty breast with shredded confit. Muqueca, the Brazilian seafood-coconut-milk stew, is loaded with plump shrimp and served with a steaming bowl of white rice. Tropical-tasting cocktails are well balanced and perfectly refreshing, and an unobtrusive D.J. plays captivating world music at neighbor-friendly decibels. Stop by…
The Editor
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Citysearch
The Scene – This worldly little bistro, filled with palm fronds, primitive masks and sand-colored leather banquettes, is an oasis of cool in an otherwise culture-deprived block, where the LES meets Chinatown. Creative cocktails alone are worth the trek: Patrons sip them around the circular bar, and spill them when squeezed into wood tables. But even at its busiest, casual service is swift and friendly. – – The Food – The mid-priced French colonial cuisine arrives via the Cote d'Ivoire. Goat cheese toasts with fruity frisee, and rich lobster bisque are crowd-pleasers,…
08/02/09
No more fun
by shanghai
We recenlty went to Les Enfants for drinks. We used to go there a lot last year, best is Sudnay late afternoon, before the crowds come. This time the host asked us to move tables because he had some other guests with better revenue prospects. I can't believe this is happening to me, how can I be so bad in judging a place. Anyway, when I complained he almost started a fight with me and said if I don't like it I should leave. I don't understand where they find hosts like that, but please don't go there with kids, it will not be fun. Well, I guess the canal street hood will never take off if places like that still do business. Not recommended
- Pros: Nice sitting outside
- Cons: Arrogant Host
05/20/08
Nasty treatment
by jcesar4
This saturday night me and 4 friends went here for a celebration dinner. Just as a lot of the comments below indicated, the food was good (not great), but we were treated absolutely horribly. We made a reservation, ordered apps, bottles of wine, cocktails and entrees. Five minutes after our entrees were finished, the host (bald, french accent) came over and said we really had to leave the table, he had someone waiting for it. I've been asked to leave tables before, generally after either finishing dessert or declining it, and usually with a sort of sheepish, apologetic tone. Actually, more than once I've been encouraged to step to the bar where the host offered to buy a round of drinks. But I've never been:
A.) asked to leave before even seeing the dessert menu
B.) asked to leave 5 minutes after plates were cleared
C.) asked to leave w/o any forewarning: it's not like they said 'oh, and btw, we need this table at 10:00.' this came out of the blue.
Needless to say, we refused to leave, we ordered dessert, and we stayed another 30 minutes. Our waitress was good, so we didn't penalize her with a bad tip. But we will penalize the management by never going back! BTW, look closely at some of the good comments below--they sure look like shills from staff or friends, not like real citysearch comments.
03/08/08
terrible service, sub par food
by randomperson123
the tables are way too close together and the place is too loud. the worst service from a waitress that i have ever had.
- Pros: none
- Cons: service
The Details on Les Enfants Terribles
What to Drink:
The gregarious bartender mixes chic, fairly priced ($7) cocktails--the Maracana, made with crushed, fresh grapes is a fave--until 4am.
Where to Sit:
If you're planning a meal with five or more friends, ask for the table in the nook at the rear of the room.
The Extras:
Still hungry but craving something sweet? Try their coconut soup savored with fresh mango pieces and sesame seeds.
Message from Les Enfants Terribles
- Lunch/Brunch
- Dinner
- Night Bar & DJ's
You don't have to be able to pronounce korhogofefemougou to appreciate succulent steak marinated in Ivory Coast spices - just one of the twists chef Abdhul Traore puts on bargain-bistro classics at this Lower East Side lair with a French-colonial feel. Duet of duck pairs a meaty breast with shredded confit. Muqueca, the Brazilian seafood-coconut-milk stew, is loaded with plump shrimp and served with a steaming bowl of white rice. Tropical-tasting cocktails are well balanced and perfectly refreshing, and an unobtrusive D.J. plays captivating world music at neighbor-friendly decibels. Stop by and have a glass of organic wine and relax.
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