Artisanal Fromagerie and Bistro

This handsome Midtown brasserie features a menu of approximately 200 cheeses, as well as such French cheese dishes as fondue. And even if you do not love cheese, there are plenty of choices available, including Hanger Steak which is my favorite. Service is professional but not overly stuffy. Prices a bit high but worth it.

Nick Yates
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Nick Yates.

What can you say about a place that has elevated cheese to an artform. Try the cheese of the day fondue, try the cheese platter and no matter what make sure you try the macaroni and cheese. By the way the nonmeat dishes are pretty good excepth for the chicken which the two times people I've been with have reported not being happy with it. They have a great wine list and are experts at pairing with the cheeses. The wait staff are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. A wonderful eating experience.

PROS: the cheese
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Blue, brie or regular old cheddar (actually they might turn their noses up at the latter) Artisanal has any cheese you are looking for. Need a wedge? Get it from the fromagerie. Want to relax against a banquette? Order from an excellent selection of fondue. Even their macaroni and cheese is to die for. Pricey of course, and maybe even a little bit stinky, but both characteristics mean excellent at this charming bistro.