Petite Abeille

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The Scene
It's easy to forget you're in Tribeca in this charming, countrified space, dominated by a dark wood bar and booths. The room is high-ceilinged but cozy, with Tintin prints and memorabilia brightening every corner. Francophone waitstaff add a certain je-ne-sais-quoi to the ambiance.

The Food
Belgium knows a thing or two about delicious food, and Petite Abeille offers solid versions of some national classics. Everything on the menu is satisfyingly savory, from a simple pot of mussels in a choice of sauces (beer-and-bacon, creamy mushroom, or white-wine-and-garlic broth), to beef stewed with beer and prunes, to a juicy croque-monsieur, and beyond. The pommes frites are top-notch, and there's an impressive array of Belgian beers to pair with your meal. Desserts, by and large, are missable, but chances are you won't have room left anyway.