Salut Bar Americain is the brasserie down the block. Warm and welcoming, with an urbane wit and urban sensibility, it's an afternoon hangout and an evening refuge. It's your neighbor with a French accent. The setting evokes a classic Parisian bistro/restaurant. The service is spirited, confident and capably executed. And the cooking captures the freshness and hearty flavor of French cuisine. It's the vibe inside that sets Salut apart from bowing maitre d's and sniffing sommeliers. From the welcoming wine list, to the playful décor, to the genial buzz in the dining room, Salut celebrates the French restaurant's essential qualities while dispensing with the exclusionary ones. It demystifies French food by making it accessible and rewarding while poking fun at the stereotypes that surround it. Salut gives French dining a shot in the arm  while giving the French a gentle kick in the derriere. In this sense, Salut is a dual citizen: Authentically French!