UWS @ Cafe du Soleil

Moules Frites for $19.95, mmmmm....You can also order them as an app for only $12.95 but who wants to limit themselves like that?  You can actually get 50% off your meal on Fridays and Saturdays after 9p if you friend them on Facebook so you could potentially get a moules frites entree for only $10!

The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and the restaurant has plenty of seating for a neighborhood cafe.  When the weather is warm they extend seating to the sidewalk so you can get a bit of fresh air while you dine.

But let's get back to talking about the mussels.  The mussels are from Newfoundland and two preparation options helps keep the choices simple:  Moules Marinieres (white wine and shallots) and Moules Provencales (Fresh tomato sauce, garlic and basil).  Sadly, they've retired the Thai curry version of the dish.  Apparently it wasn't as popular as the other two but I have to say it was absolutely delicious (R.I.P.).

They seem to go through quite a bit of mussels each week which helps keep their produce fresh.  I've never had a problem with their mussels - they always seem to take them out early enough so that they aren't overcooked and rubbery.  And, their frites are garlic frites - with chunks of roasted garlic  - yummy!  Some of the frites tend to be a little on the soggy side but I somehow still find them tastey.

This place has different nightly specials throughout the week (like $12.95 steak night on Mondays) so you might be faced with a bit of a wait if you decide to go for dinner.  It's a cute but not overly romantic spot for a date where you could have some wine at the bar while sharing the moules frites.

Cafe du Soleil 

2723 Broadway @ 104th Street
New York, NY

(212) 316-5000

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