From its posh address and classic French menu to its elegant wood-paneled dining room, Chez Fifi has quickly become the Upper East Side’s hottest reservation, and it’s easy to see why. The intimate space has room for a dozen or so tables, all draped in white tablecloths, and the kitchen echoes that traditional bent with time-honored favorites (think escargots a la Bourguignonne with garlic parsley butter and a baguette on the side). Lamb with carrot puree and braised lentils in a red wine sauce is spot on, while the baba au rhum steals the spotlight. The cake filled with caramelized pineapple is given a spirited tableside pour.
