Adorable setting and something for special occasions. Food was out of this world. I even tried…read morethings I do not normally care for and they were delicious. BYO and Cash only.

For our 25th wedding anniversary, my wife and I dined at La Maison last night. The hostess was…read morekind to let us rearrange our table so we could sit next to each other; makes it easier to chat. The eight courses were delicious, especially the beef (very tender and flavorful) and fish courses. While I thought the smoked salmon/caviar on potato bliny appetizer was small (it was very delicious paired with a shallot salad), by the end of meal we had plenty of other dishes to enjoy and did not leave hungry! The server announced at the beginning of dinner that any courses we didn't finish would be packed for us. This was appreciated because we dislike wasting food. The room had two other tables and the decor of books and photos gave a relaxed feeling to the room. Looking forward to returning and enjoying another meal.

I just had my second visit to The Little Hen in Haddonfield, NJ, and somehow it was even better…read morethan the first. My husband, who has been to Paris and is very particular about his escargot, said it was the closest he has ever had to the real thing. That alone says a lot. We started with the mushroom toast, which was hands down the best toast we have ever had, along with deviled eggs topped with salmon roe that added the perfect burst of flavor. Every bite felt thoughtful and elevated. For our mains, we ordered the coq au vin and duck frites, and both were outstanding. The sauces were rich and balanced, and the meats were cooked perfectly. Dessert sealed the deal with crème brûlée and pot de crème. The crème brûlée, especially, was a masterpiece. Beyond the food, the restaurant itself is small and charming with a cozy, intimate feel. The staff were warm and attentive and made the whole experience even better. This place deserves way more hype than it gets. If you are anywhere near Haddonfield, do not miss it.

The little hen is a very cozy and intimate restaurant on a corner of the main Kings Highway in…read moreHaddonfield. We came here to celebrate an early Valentine's Day dinner. We made our reservation the night before and were off. Entering, you immediately notice only about half a dozen tables in the same room the food is prepared. It's a nice setting that is definitely unique. We started with a tomato bisque. It was creamy, smooth, and a great hot soup to start off a chilly winter evening. My main course was the Duck Frites. A generous helping of fries, with a smaller helping of duck strips. The amount of duck was a little disappointing, but it had a good flavor and a touch chewy. It came with an unusual banyuls aioli sauce on the side, that I quite liked. We finished the evening with a crepe cake that was quite large. I would definitely recommend splitting it, but I found it to be lovely sweet way to end the evening. The crepe was probably about ten layers and soft enough to cut through with a spoon. It came served with a raspberry coulis and powdered sugar. The ends were fired to conclude the dish with a light crunch. All and all, I enjoyed my meal at the Little Hen. If you're in the area, it's a nice place to have an upscale meal or a romantic evening in a small town not all too far outside of Philadelphia.

For us, this restaurant is perfect for romantic occasions like anniversaries and Valentine's Day…read more It's BYOB, and the menu offers a fantastic prix fixe selection with options for everyone, from appetizers to delightful desserts. The service is excellent and attentive to all your needs. Plus, I have a soft spot for the name "Brian" since it's also my husband's name!

Our meal at Hamilton's Grill Room 20+ years ago had been so memorable, I searched the web to…read morereserve a dinner for our anniversary, when we'd be staying in Stockton. Upset to learn that HGR had closed, I learned that Brian was back....at the aptly named "Brian's at the Grill", at the same great location! I love it when a restauranteur has the confidence to design a dinner service that he knows will serve his diners best. We appreciated the beautiful prix fixe menu, with plenty of diverse choices for appetizer, entree and dessert. I guess we've been married 37 years, since we made the same choices...tuna tartare and grilled Swordfish with a delicate lemon, caper and butter sauce. Everything was perfect...the mashed potatoes and al dente veggies ...amazing. We enjoy bringing our own wines and appreciate when the restaurant focuses solely on cooking and leaves the wine to us. And Lambertville has a wine shop a few blocks away. The restaurant accepts cash, personal checks and Venmo. I actually found that refreshing, since Venmo is so simple and they made us well aware when we made our reservation. Many restaurants are now charging a credit card fee for the convenience of using a card, which they rarely disclose; we found using Venmo a great option. Of course food reigns supreme, but not if the service is spotty or brusque. Patricia is a gem and greeted us so warmly and paced our meal graciously. She asked if we wanted to move on to our entree rather than assuming that the kitchen's timing matched ours. How often do you receive that type of treatment? We were stuffed after two courses and rather than pushing the pot de creme and bananas foster on us, again, she asked whether we'd prefer it in the restaurant or back at the hotel....and when we preferred the latter, she packaged them so we could take a breather! Pretty remarkable. We felt we had a new friend by the end of the meal....she is a real asset and has been with Brian for maybe 14 years(?). Front of house excellence complements kitchen talent at this special, twinkling place. We appreciated that we had the option of dining with them on a Monday night, when businesses may be closed in Lambertville or New Hope. Brian's back and we're so glad we found him and Patricia. Enjoy!

Wonderful large cellar with multiple floors. Delicious dessert and amazing espresso martini. I got…read moremine with Bailey's. Lots of little nooks to hang out with friends.

If you can get a seat on a weekend in the summer, this is a great place to beat the heat in a…read moretucked away, hidden wine cellar kind of a space. Also a nice place to find yourself in winged back chairs by the fireplace in the winter. Charming, casual, with light food fare and a bar steps away, a cool spot for the adventurous. Very close to the bridge and river in Lambertville.

Everything about this place is a 10! The food, the wine, the service, all great…read more Went with a couple of girlfriends on a Saturday and had so much fun. We ordered a white flight, a red flight, and a champagne flight so we could try several different wines. We ordered a couple small bites which were good too. We got the truffle fries, the burger, and the smoked salmon sandwich. Our server Anthony was so friendly and was giving really good suggestions. Definitely will be back!

We have dined here numerous times and for a while it was our go to spot but it has gotten steadily…read moreworse in terms of service. Our most recent visit was an all time low. It wasn't particularly busy and we were able to walk in to seating. It took forever to get a simple drink order placed and delivered and then our food order took much longer than normal to arrive as well. This is a restaurant that encourages ordering multiple small plates to share and we are completely on board with that but not when all the dishes arrive at once. I am happy to report that the food was delicious; salvaging the evening.

There's something about La Provence in Ambler that just feels special. La Provence…read more It has that romantic French countryside ambiance that makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. It's also BYOB, which makes it even better -- bring your favorite bottle and make a whole night out of it. The vibe is warm, intimate, and perfect for date night, but they also have a gorgeous outdoor space that can host up to 100 people, making it such a hidden gem for larger parties and celebrations. They opened in September 2019 -- just six months before the pandemic -- which makes what they've built even more impressive. It's truly family-driven. The husband, Manuel (from Spain), is the head chef, and you can absolutely taste the care and authenticity in every dish. Cindy, who is from Panama, brings so much heart to the restaurant as well. We started with Prince Edward Island oysters and the crab salad, which had crispy bacon pieces for a great touch of texture and the crab was incredibly fresh -- such a perfect balance of flavors and crunch. For entrées, the beef bourguignon was rich, comforting, and everything you'd hope for from a classic French dish. The Dover sole felt elegant and perfectly executed. We ended with the chocolate mousse, which was light, decadent, and the perfect sweet finish. And I have to mention our server -- Delroy was fabulous. Attentive, personable, and so knowledgeable. He truly elevated the entire experience. Between the ambiance, the hospitality, and the beautifully prepared food, La Provence is absolutely somewhere I'll be coming back to for an elevated night out.

Dined there last night. I'll start by saying the food was absolutely phenomenal!! 5 stars (or more)…read moreall the way. The food stood up to almost any restaurant we've dined at in Paris. It had been awhile since we dined there last. The problem, service. We arrived a bit early, but were sat right away. The server, Delroy had 5 tables, and we watched as he went back and forth to each table, being jovial and asking each table how was everything. He then came towards our table, and took a swift turn to give more water to the table next to us. He could have at least acknowledged us during his many table visits to every other table, but chose not to. After about 10-15 minutes of waiting he finally decided to greet us. My wife and I do not drink alcohol and the look of disgust on his face when he was removing the wine glasses from our table was quite obvious. At that point he figured a low check amount without selling a bottle of wine, so the effort to give a great dining experience went to zero immediately. He told us the specials and disappeared for another 15 mins. He came back to take our order, and that was the last time he visited our table! We never saw him again. The non alcoholic drinks were delivered by the back waiter, and may I say she was incredibly attentive to us. We were delighted by the appetizer, shrimp and crabmeat in a garlic sauce. Then the entrees came out. We actually enjoyed the appetizer so much, had Delroy decided to visit our table again, or bother to check how everything came out, we would have ordered another one. I wanted another drink, but was unable to get one because he was making multiple table visits to all the other tables, telling stories about his wine experiences, but again, never returned to our table, not even once! We really wanted to order the crème brûlée for dessert as it was my wife's favorite and we were celebrating her birthday, but he refused to come to our table. At this point, we just wanted to pay the check and leave, go somewhere to get dessert and celebrate her birthday. We finished our meal, and I actually had to call out to him as he passed our table to get his attention for the check, he glanced over and said, "one minute" and kept walking. Then he starting walking our way and just passed our table again, and went to water the table next to us for the fourth time, before turning around, staring at me, without a word, as I asked for the check. He said, "no dessert"? I said no, just the check. He sent the back waiter with the check, then picked it up from the table, after processing it, dropped it on our table without a word, and walked away. Against my better judgement, I still left him a 20% gratuity. We left and went elsewhere to celebrate.

Bistro d'Azur in South Orange was the perfect place for my wife and me to host our baby shower --…read morewe truly had a spectacular time from start to finish. The decor was creative, beautiful, and thoughtfully done, making the whole space feel special and celebratory without being over-the-top. The service was outstanding throughout the event: attentive, friendly, and seamless, which let us actually relax and enjoy the day with our family and friends. A huge shoutout to our point of contact, Isabelle -- she was incredibly organized and responsive, and made planning everything feel easy. If you're looking for a venue that delivers both atmosphere and top-tier hospitality, Bistro d'Azur is a fantastic choice. Food was incredible!

What a hidden gem!! I've had my eyes on this place for a while, and finally we made it. We chose…read moreto celebrate a very special occasion here and could not have been happier with our choice. Though we had booked well in advance, we had a sudden and unavoidable change of plans. They kindly accommodated our change, and made our very special dinner feel extra, in the best way possible. The space is beautiful, the food is délicieux! Be mindful of prix-fixe menus and the bonus of BYOB. If you have a special occasion, or not, give this place a try. C'est un régal!

Merveilleux !! It is wonderful to have a real French bakery…read morein the Princeton area !! The croissant are real croissants !!! Thank you Isabelle for bringing a little bit of France to us !!!

Wow!!! Fantastic French bakery. This was my first time here and I plan to return. Gerald's Yelp…read morereview farther down is excellent - detailed and sums things up nicely! On my recent visit, I purchased a variety of items including an almond croissant, various tarts, brioche filled buns and a savory quiche. I was blown away! This place is the real deal. The establishment is impeccable in terms of its orderliness and it has small sitting areas for patrons (inside and outside). WiFi is included. Coffee and a variety of other beverage options are available. Be prepared to pay a bit more for the baked goods but it's well worth it!!! The staff are wonderful! Don't hesitate! Judge for yourself!