Little Italy, Chinatown, Little Senegal… New York is home to a myriad of micro-countries. For the past decade, a thriving Little Paris has been blossoming in the Carroll Gardens section of Brooklyn. All locations hereunder are between the Carroll St and Bergen St stations on the G and F lines.
RESTAURANTS:
– Bar Tabac 128 Smith St . An inviting café-restaurant that embodies the spirit of the French tabacs. Live jazz four times a week.Open Mon-Tue 11am-1am; Wed-Thu 11am-2am; Fri 11am-3am; Sat 10am-3am; Sun 10am-1am.
P: (212) 923-0918. Website: www.BarTabacNy.com
– Café LULU 214 Smith St An authentic French bistro. Open Mon-Thu 7:30am-12am; Fri 7:30am-2am; Sat 8am-2am; Sun 8am-12am.
P: 718-625-3815.
– La Petite Provence 255 Smith St. A new bistro, bakery and wine bar. Open Weekdays 11am-10:30pm.
P: 718-254-0007. Website: www.lapetiteprovence-bistro.com
– Provence en Boite 263 Smith St . A cozy patisserie and bistro with a distinct Southern-French accent. Try the croissants! Mo-Su 8am – 10pm.
P: 718-797-0707. Website: www.ProvenceenBoite.com
– Robin Des Bois Sherwood Café 195 Smith St . Its secret garden is the ultimate setting for rustic French fare such as croque-monsieur or smoked duck. Open Weekdays 4pm-11pm; Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 12pm-10pm.
P: 718-596-1609.Website: www.SherwoodCafe.com
– Saul Restaurant 140 Smith St. Serves French-influenced contemporary American food. Open Mon-Thu,Sun 5:30pm-10:30pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm.
P: 718-935-9844. Website: www.SaulRestaurant.com
– Sue Perette 270 Smith St. This new kid on the block serves tasty French dishes such as cassoulet and raclette. Open Tue-Wed 5pm-10:30pm; Thu 5pm-11pm; Fri 5pm-12am; Sat 11am-12am; Sun 11am-10:30pm.
P: 718-643-2861. Website: www.Sue-Perette.com
HAIRDRESSERS:
– Salon De Quartier 206 Smith St. An authentic French hairdresser. P: 718-246-7244. Website: www.SalondeQuartier.com
WINE STORES:
– Smith & Vine LLC 268 Smith St. P: 718-243-2864. Website: www.SmithandVine.com
SCHOOLS
– P.S. 58 330 Smith St . Home to a highly successful French-English dual language program. P: 718-330-9322
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By Alexis Buisson
