Buvette is a sensual feast for the eyes and taste buds alike. Over the past decade, chef and owner Jody Williams has established a serious food-industry following at the Gallic-themed Buvette. In this intimate, exquisite, space, the approach is small but exacting.

The food is thoughtfully curated, served on tiny plates and in little jars and crocks. Williams packs an awful lot of flavor into these dishes. They arrive all at once as a bountiful spread, designed to be shared like an indoor picnic. Buvette is the sort of place where you pop in for a glass of wine and a snack, and three hours later realize you’ve stayed for dinner.

Located on the most charming block in the West Village, at 42 Grove St.

http://www.ilovebuvette.com/