Chez Josephine
Address:
414 West 42nd Street
City:
New York, NY
Phone:
212-594-1925
Site:
Visit the restaurant site
Map:
Map
Cuisine:
French (Bistro)
Area:
West 40s
Entree Price:
$20-25
Payment:
Amex Visa Mastercard
Review:
(excerpt from "Out of this World," outdoor dining 2005)
For almost 20 years, Jean-Claude Baker, the "adopted" son of legendary entertainer Josephine Baker, has made both tourists and locals feel like part of the family at this romantic French bistro. This summer, Baker has finally added an outdoor seating area, which is great for people-watching and, yes, celebrity spotting (since the restaurant is a stone's throw from the Theater Row complex, Playwright's Horizons and The Little Shubert). As for the menu, it's a winning combination of Gallic and American favorites, from escargot and duck a l'orange to crab cakes and fried chicken.
Review By: Brian Scott Lipton