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Zagat
has described Gascogne as "dark and sexy." To go one step further,
I would say this Chelsea restaurant is "intimate and seductive."
Gascogne is one of Chelsea's jewels, a French restaurant specializing
in southwestern cuisine served in a romantic yet convivial atmosphere
to a down-to-earth respectful clientele.
An intimate environment where a dynamic, courteous staff bring life
to the succulent meals.
Now that the days are warmer and summer has announced itself, the
lovely view of the garden is transformed into a delightful dining
terrace where guests enjoy a panoply of lighter dishes in the garden
amongst nature as we know it in New York, and with the help of the
staff's welcome, as we know it in the country.
Accompanying these dishes is an impressive array of local Gascon wines.
And the extensive cartes des Armagnac is an undeniable find! After
dinner, custom dictates that satisfied guests enjoy a glass of one
of 1966's best bottles. And, a growing number are reviving the custom
of savoring these precious Armagnacs at the bar with one of their
favorite cigars.
On many levels, the numerous evenings I have enjoyed at Gascogne are
best described as "unpredictable." Their common denominators are clearly
the meticulousness with which I am served and the wondrous dishes
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