West Village Buvette Coziness
I first became acquainted with Buvette Gastroteque in New York City’s from a Martha Stewart tweet of a photo she took of their fanciful pop-up book-style menu.
To the best of my knowledge, the French term buvette would typically desribe a small bar or even a casual refreshment stand. But this particular Buvette looks sort of like a French cafe in miniature, or maybe a cozy wine bar. No reservations, open almost constantly, and serving just ten tables.
It looks like it’s the coziest place in the West Village for delicious small dishes prepared and served with a lot of care and passion.
I’m not planning a trip to NYC in the immediate future, so I’m just oggling their website. I’m intrigued by the boiled eggs wrapped like presents with little packets of tumeric-fenugreek or smoked paprika-garlic salt to taste… Wanting to savor their crusty croque monsieurs… To pore over their amazing-looking pop-up menus… It’s cute-French chic! The food (not to mention all the terrific-looking wine) seems so unpretentious and slightly rustic. As Liz Lemon would say, “I want to go to there!”
Read the New York Times Diner’s Journal piece about Buvette Gastroteque or, better yet, check out their website.
