Brasserie Du Vin

The location and outdoor seating in the back make it a really nice place.  The wine and cocktails are great.  

The food wasn't so great.  We ordered mussels and as the waiter brought them out we could smell they were old before he even set the plate down.  We attempted to eat one but our doubts were correct.  The waiter took them away, retuned and said he tried them in the back and admitted were terrible -

We gave it a second try a few weeks later (hoping it was a one time thing) but again we were served old shellfish.  Kind of upsetting.

Again, great ambience for cocktails and wine, but be careful with what you order.

Great place. Amazing food and fantastic service.

Can you say "Noir des Femmes?"  My French is rusty, but this cozy, antique-y chic-y restaurant in Chinatown is a nice change of pace.  You can sit at the bar or in the main dining room, but for extra romance, they have outdoor seating in the back.  

The food was good, and they put up with 13 wild ladies!  We got there early enough to take advantage of happy hour - $3 off certain cocktails, and reduced prices on certain pupus.  The baked brie?  I think this was the biggest hit as an appetizer.  Stuffed with cranberries, nuts, and brushed with honey, the combination of sweet and savory was addictive.   Another bonus?  Dipping French bread in the garlic-y herb sauce from the escargot.  I'm a big fan of their lilikoi cocktails, too.  Not too shabby!