Paradou

• Cuisine(s): French, International
  Hours: Sun 11am-10pm, Thu 6pm-1am, Mon-Wed 6pm-12am, Fri-Sat 11am-1am
  Price: $
• Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
  Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Catering
  Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
• Alcohol: Beer, Wine
  Reservations: Accepted, Not Necessary
  Parking: No Parking

Description

Riffing on the wine-bar craze, this closet of a space in the meat district offers topped toasts styled "bruschetta francaise" and pressed sandwiches that run from the expected (ham and Gruyere) to the unexpected (duck rillettes and capers). The menu rounds out with crepes, salads, and combination plates of cheese and charcuterie. Though on the expensive side, everything is typically tasty and well prepared, especially a sprightly salad of seared scallops and shaved fennel and a tartine smothered in Parmesan and garlic mayonnaise. The pre fixe brunch, with unlimited champagne, is a decent deal, especially if you can score a table in the delightful garden.