French Bistro Dining in NYC:  Almost Next-door @ Paname
Eastside Neighborhood Paname opened in November 2014 on Manhattan’s eastside, in a neighborhood with limited options for dining, making Paname (1028 Second Avenue, between 56 & 57 Street, NYC), a welcome neighbor. During a recent conversation with owner/chef Bernard Ros I asked how he would describe the cuisine offered at Paname. Ros, a noted legend in the much-acclaimed world of fine chefs, said that he has created a French Bistro. Although familiar with the term, I had no idea how restaurants began to be known as “French Bistro.” In the Beginning: French Bistro History Some speculate ...