Author: Jubedel Andon

New York City College of Technology, CUNY

Department of Hospitality Management

Janet Lefler Dining Room

MEMORANDUM

To: Professor Abreu

From: Jubedel Andon

Date: 2-27-2019

Re: New York times Restaurant Review {Pierre Lapin}

 

This week Pete Wells Visited Bistro Pierre Lapin, a French Bistro with a nostalgic feel. Pierre Lapin as Wells explains is either “a very late entry or a homage of impressive intensity”, they are not only one of the few bistros remaining but also one of the few succeeding. This being due to factors such as the decor and an extensive menu of hearty dishes not found in modern style of cooking. While not all is perfect at Pierre Lapin, it sure it a destination to visit

Wells seemed to be accepting of Pierre Lapin’s Decor. Forehead high curtains on the windows, a taper candle lighting up the table accompanied with cognac lighting and china plates that tie the whole place together. Dinner starts off with a snack that Wells can consider “a light dinner”, baguette slices accompanied with cultured butter, a truffle cheese and a pork pate. Wells goes on to order mushrooms in a cream sauce on a perfectly grilled buttered bread, also a dish that consisted of a substantial amount of melted brie with figs and walnuts. A matzo ball soup with a matzo ball that according to wells “can dent a car hood” in a good way.  While Pierre has many star dishes there are also many that are underwhelming.

 

Wells believes there are some underwhelming dishes simply because there are too many items on the menu. So much so that wells thinks Pierre Lapin should cut one third of the menu. Pierre Lapin should lower wasting resources on underselling items and should instead push their top selling. Wells sees potential in Pierre Lapin as long and they make some changes such as their wine menu. The current wine selection at Pierre Lapin reminds Wells of the wine selection at bistros of the past. Pierre Lapin is a great location to visit as it is a good example of a business that has a good base, minor solvable issues and a warm feel that would be great with friends and family  

 

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