Bouley

French

Evoking endless enthusiasm ("truly divine", a "fairy tale", "mecca") in "gorgeous" new digs around the corner from its former space, David Bouley's "transcending" TriBeCa restaurant comes as close to duplicating the three-star French country dining experience as you'll find this side of the Atlantic; naturally, its "exceptional" "haute" cuisine and "nearly psychic" pro service come at "splurge"-worthy prices, but the five-course, $36 prix fixe lunch may be New York City's "single best bargain." From Zagat

• Price: $$$$
• Cuisine: French
• Location: 163 Duane St. (Hudson St.)
• Phone: 212.964.2525
• Links: Bouley