Fodor's Expert Review Bread & Wine

Save your calories and indulge in this French carb load. The brown and buttery, sweet and savory breads are irresistible. If that’s not enough to tighten your jeans, the kitchen pops the last button with true bistro fare: daube de boeuf (Provençal beef stew), blanquette de veau (veal ragout), magret de canard (duck breast), and entrecote (steak) Béarnaise with fries. The neat dining room is social, with long, communal tables that mean you're sure to make friends. You can also fuel up here before a hike—breakfast includes eggs Benedict and croissants, and for lunch, consider the brioche croque monsieur (grilled ham and cheese sandwich). Warning! There’s also a take-out bakery.