Rue Saint Jacques

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The Scene
Jazzy beats spring from a silver stereo sitting beneath windows that offer glimpses of the neighborhood. Further along tan-splashed walls, three vertical mirrors help the lone room feel bigger than it is. Grey-haired groups and couples celebrating anniversaries sit on brown and burgundy leather banquettes as black-clad waiters scoot between the wine room and kitchen.

The Food
Expect French fare with a gourmet accent. Filling starters include a creamy mango and crab soup, and an endive and ahi salad dressed with a tangy mix of soy sauce and olive oil. The entrees get high grades for presentation and taste. A seared filet mignon is spread with a rich black truffle and foie gras sauce. Much lighter is the Maine lobster tail wrapped in a sole filet, then presented atop red rice. The sorbet-like nougat ice cream arrives swimming in a strawberry-honey pool.