Bistro Vendome

This restaurant evokes the air of a family-owned Parisian eatery. Skilled staffers knowledgeably explain the French wine choices, which you can appreciate with varied courses of hearty French food. Start with the foie gras, escargot, or mussels, served in a savory broth. Entrees include duck confit, roasted chicken, and steak frites. On weekends, the brunch has an ardent following with the eggs Benedict; it's a major highlight.