"The original Le Veau d'Or (French for "the golden calf") opened on the Upper East Side in 1937, making it the city's oldest French bistro. While it closed in 2019, after a five-year hiatus, chefs Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson ( Frenchette, Le Rock, and most recently, Wild Cherry) reopened the famed spot to much fanfare and many accolades. It pays homage to its lengthy history with touches like an old framed menu on the wall,"
"For an appetizer, go for the pâté en croûte - the fatty pork pâté is encrusted in delicate pastry and comes with a very punchy mustard. The frog's legs (cuisses de grenouille) are like succulent chicken wings sizzling in lots of garlicky, herby butter. Order them. The duck magret aux cerises - duck breast cooked until pink with a crispy, peppery skin, served with cherry sauce and radishes - should be on your table."
"The martini can be made "our way" or "your way," but there's really only one right answer: The dry gin "our way" version comes with a salty vermouth sidecar, making it the best martini in the city. If you can't snag a coveted reservation, try walking in around 5 p.m. for one of the five bar seats, where you can also order a la carte."
Le Veau d'Or opened on the Upper East Side in 1937 and is the city's oldest French bistro. The restaurant closed in 2019 and reopened after a five-year hiatus under chefs Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson. The interior retains historic touches such as a framed vintage menu while offering lively, unstuffy fine dining. Lunch is a $85 two-course prix fixe and dinner is a $135 three-course prix fixe, both with many choices; bar guests can order a la carte. Signature dishes include pâté en croûte, garlicky frog's legs, duck magret aux cerises, and île flottante. The dry gin martini served "our way" is highly recommended.
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