Chez Josephine Ltd
(212) 594-1925
414 W 42nd St
New York,
NY
10036
40.7586
-73.9933
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Hell's Kitchen
What People Are Saying About Chez Josephine Ltd
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The Scene
Every night's a party at this flamboyant bistro in the Broadway theater district. The irrepressible host, Jean-Claude Baker, has created a living homage to his stepmother, Josephine Baker, the chanteuse who was the toast of Paris in the '20s. Broadway musicians occasionally drop in to take over the piano--Harry Connick Jr. was the house crooner here for a year--or break out in song.
The Food
Opt for the lusty specialties like choucroute garni(sauerkraut with white sausages and potatoes); boudin noir (pork and blood sausages) with sauteed apples, red cabbage and french fries; or goat cheese ravioli in a light veal stock. Steak au poivre can be tough one night, better the next. Standard bistro desserts hold few surprises, but they are satisfying, especially the textbook creme brulee and intense cappuccino mousse.
User Reviews
kileyyclm
October 21, 2008
I love this place. I've been 3 times, and have never been disappointed by my food/wine selections. The staff are very professional, and make helpful recommendations. It's also extremely romantic inside and out, but unfortunately I've only been with girlfriends. If the boy took me here, I would TOTALLY make out with him after.
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suecunning
June 03, 2008
I had a small wedding at the last minute in July 2007. After researching a few different places that could accomodate a small group of less than 30 people a week before the wedding, we stumbled upon Chez Josephine's. What a find!! We couldn't have asked for better food, atmosphere, or staff for our special day. We used the room upstairs and the live piano music was piped through which just added to the ambience. They went the whole nine yards and created lovely personalized menus and scattered rose petals on the tables. Our friends and family had a great time and the cost of everything fell way below our budget. If I was to do it all again I wouldn't change a thing. The portraits of Josephine Baker and the candlelit, relaxed atmosphere made us feel like we were transported to a parisian caberet, right in the middle of 42nd street. If you're planning a small party or just want a relaxed intimate dinner, I would highly recommend Chez Josephine. In fact, we plan to go back for our one-year anniversary.
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RowHarry
May 14, 2008
The owner and staff always make you feel welcome. Food and service is wonderful! Not cheap but worth it.
read full reviewThe Details on Chez Josephine Ltd
When to Go:
While the restaurant can be crowded and loud before theater, from 8pm to 10:30pm the setting is less frenetic and more romantic.
The Extras:
Upstairs is a beautiful Moroccan-style dining room that can be booked for private parties.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Theater District Dining, Private Rooms, People Watching, Group Dining, Live Music, Prix Fixe Menu
