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. $$$
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Bistro
Zinc
56
Church St., Lenox, Mass., (413) 637-8800. This elegant restaurant
in the heart of Lenox serves simple, French-inspired bistro
food such as steak, grilled duck, roast chicken and seafood,
with desserts by an in-house pastry chef. Full bar. Reservations
suggested. Serving lunch 11:30-3, dinner 5:30-10 daily.
AE, MC, V. $$$
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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. $$$
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Chez
Sophie Bistro
2853
Route 9, Malta, 583-3538, www.chezsophie.com. Founded by
inspired French chef Sophie Parker and her husband Joseph
in 1969, Chez Sophie Bistro is owned and managed today by
Sophie’s son Paul and his wife Cheryl. The restaurant offers
fresh seasonal cuisine for the discerning palate in an unlikely
yet inventive spot—an antique silver diner on Route 9. Three
course prixe-fixe specials for $25 offered Tue-Thu. Reservations
appreciated. Serving 5:30 PM-close Tue-Sat; closed Sun-Mon.
AE, DC, MC, V. $$$$
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Ferrandi’s
Restaurant
332
State Highway 67, Amsterdam, 842-6977, www.ferrandis.net.
Chef-owner Eric Masson prepares traditional French cuisine
including escargot, crepe Normande, filet
mignon au poivre, duck confit and frog legs along with more
than 25 other unique entrées. French baguette and complimentary
paté served with dinner. Enjoy French desserts such as crème
brûlée or crepe Suzette. Extensive wine list and full bar
available. Banquet facilities. Takeout available. Serving
lunch 11-2 Wed-Fri; dinner 5-9 Wed-Mon. Open at 2 PM on
Sunday. Closed Tue. Reservations suggested. MC, V. $$
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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. $$$
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Rouge
3
Center St., West Stockbridge, (413) 232-4111. William Merelle
is the chef and owner of this quintessential French bistro
in the Berkshires. For an appetizer, try the escargot á
provencal with soft polenta; among entrées is the house
favorite braised duck with shredded potato cake and rosemary
balsamic vanilla sauce. Full bar. Takeout available. No
smoking. Serving dinner 5-10 Wed-Sun. ATM, MC, V. $$$
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