FRENCH
Auberge
Suisse
1903 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands, 439-3800. This restaurant
has an intimate atmosphere and traditional French menu featuring
rack of lamb, beef Wellington, coq au vin, frog legs and
fresh fish. Prix-fixe dinners. Serving 5:30-close Tue-Sun.
Closed Mon. Reservations suggested. CB, MC, V. $$$
Bistro Zinc
56 Church St., Lenox, Mass., (413) 637-8800. This elegant
restaurant in the heart of Lenox serves simple, French-inspired
bistro food such as steak, grilled duck, roast chicken and
seafood, with desserts by an in-house pastry chef. Full
bar. Reservations suggested. Serving lunch 11:30-3, dinner
5:30-10 daily. AE, MC, V. $$$
Chez Pierre
Route 9, Wilton, 793-3350. Dinners in the classic French
manner, including sole Marguery, veal Oscar and steak au
poivre. Full bar, banquet facilities. Serving dinner 5:30-10
Tue-Sat, 5-9 Sun. Closed Mon. Reservations suggested on
weekends. AE, MC, V. $$$
Chez Sophie Bistro
2853 Route 9, Malta, 583-3538, www.ferrandis.net. Founded
by inspired French chef Sophie Parker and her husband Joseph
in 1969, Chez Sophie Bistro is owned and managed today by
Sophie’s son Paul and his wife Cheryl. The restaurant offers
fresh seasonal cuisine for the discerning palate in an unlikely
yet inventive spot—an antique silver diner on Route 9. All-inclusive
prixe-fixe specials for $25 offered Tue-Thu. Reservations
appreciated. Serving 5:30 PM-close Tue-Sat; closed Sun-Mon.
Open Mon-Sat in July and Aug. AE, DC, MC, V. $$$$
Ferrandi’s Restaurant
332 State Highway 67, Amsterdam, 842-6977. Chef-owner Eric
Masson prepares traditional French cuisine including escargot,
crepe Normande, filet mignon au poivre, duck
confit and frog legs along with more than 25 other unique
entrées. French baguette and complimentary paté served with
dinner. Enjoy French desserts such as crème brûlée or crepe
Suzette. Extensive wine list and full bar available. Banquet
facilities. Takeout available. Serving lunch 11-2 Wed-Fri;
dinner 5-9 Wed-Mon. Closed Tue. Reservations suggested.
MC, V. $$
Marisa’s Old Dater Tavern
See listing under “American.”
Paul’s
72 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, 884-0281. Eclectic cuisine
leaning toward French, but especially popular for its fresh
seafood dishes with special sauces. Full bar; banquets for
up to 100. Serving dinner 5-9 Tue-Sat. Closed Sun-Mon. AE,
D, MC, V. $$$
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