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CHEF
Paul Boudier et Albert Touton
OPENING HOURS
From 12:30pm to 2:30pm (except Monday) and from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Closed Sunday.
RESERVATIONS
Reservations by phone.
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WHAT?
An old-school bistro given new life by a duo of young chef-owners who serve modernized classic French fare.
WHO?
Co-owners Paul Boudier and Albert Touton (formerly of Parisian hotspots Le Chateaubriand, Le Verre Volé, Aux Deux Amis) share kitchen duties both at lunch and dinner.
WHY?
Because in the classic sense of the term, the French bistro never should have been anything other than this. And it’s precisely that “this” which Le Maquis does so well (simple and delicious dishes of the day, an old-fashioned bar, unfussy wines), making it so easily distinguishable from the now stale old bistros, and the faux modern bistros that often overplay their hand. Are you vegan? The chef has you covered. Don’t drink wine? Don’t worry! Want to eat off the same plate? Dig in!