Enter Jacques, the eminent Jacques Pépin's first restaurant to bear his name on land or sea,
and you will be instantly struck by the sensory pleasures. Luscious aromas waft from the
gleaming glass and brass show rotisserie in the room's heart, where duck, pork, chicken and
veal roasts slowly turn, sealing in their succulent flavors. Handsomely decorated with rich
fabrics, heirloom antiques, pickled wood furnishings and art from Jacques' personal collection, it resembles a classic Parisian bistro. Exceedingly comfortable and clubby, the ambiance is pure French, as is the cosmopolitan yet wonderfully approachable cuisine.
Chef Pépin has taken the classics, deconstructed them, and then ingeniously re-created each remarkable dish. This is Coq Au Vin beyond the imagination, as you have never tasted it before. Rotisserie-roasted chicken falls off the bone, bursting with flavor. His Steak Frites pairs the succulence of prime beef with the crisp sweetness of pommes de terre. At Jacques, simple
classic French cuisine becomes incredibly elegant and, of course, absolutely magnifique.