La Mangeoire

Celebrated New York City eatery La Mangeoire has been a mainstay on Second Avenue for over 35 years. Known for its rustic décor, lush flower arrangements and romantic ambiance, diners are transported to the warmth of the French country side the moment they walk through the door. Chef Christian Delouvrier (former four-star Lespinasse and Ducasse chef) joined the restaurant and has taken the cuisine to a new level. Proud of the years he spent creating and serving the very high end of fine dining in both Paris and New York, Christian consulted with a number of NYC restaurants. He soon became excited by what he could achieve in applying his experience, technique and creativity to cooking “bistro fare” without the “pomp and circumstance” that accompanies "fine dining". Much of those costs are in the high ratio of staff to diners, in lavish décor and table settings, as well as the prevalent use of the most decadent ingredients such as foie gras, truffles, caviar - not to mention the high priced wines.