A wonderful dress-up place, this downtown French bistro is worth a trip for the food alone. Clasically trained chef Michel Jacob creates classic dishes such as Dover sole with beurre blanc, and pan-seared sweetbreads with black truffle-foie gras cream sauce. The extensive wine list spotlights French bottles that pair perfectly with the menu.

Le Crocodile Information:

• French menu. Lunch, dinner. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating. Closed Sunday.