BXL Zoute

50 West 22nd Street

(between Fifth and Sixth Avenues)

Happy Halloween!

When it’s Halloween, NYC restaurants get in on the spooky action—and BXL Zoute does not disappoint!

 

What it also doesn’t disappoint in is great French bistro fare for a brisk, autumn afternoon. Especially if you are in the mood for a Croque Madame ($13):

 

 

My friend ordered the Vegetable Sandwich ($14) with grilled onions, squash, zucchini, peppers, endive, and carrots.

 

What I also really appreciated was that both sandwiches came with de rigeur frites (which is a must in any restaurant claiming to be a bistro) and a healthy salad. The salad made me feel a little less guilty about my melted cheese and fried egg sandwich.

 

Pros:

Friendly, attentive service.

Very open to serving young children.

Great coffee with free refills.

Cons:

Wish they had lunch specials for their sandwiches similar to what they offer for their mussels/omelet special.

 

Final Thoughts

Will return when I have another Croque Madame craving!