Monday, February 13, 2006
Au Revoir
Sadly, L'acajou and the bartender with her tatoos and blue ear are gone. So is the rest of an eclectic staff who, after the city's restaurant smoking ban went into effect, all wore "L'acajou No Smoking" t-shirts to remind patrons that their Galoises habits were no longer welcome. A totally unpretentious French bistro on 19th Street, it was particularly welcoming to go there at lunch with Michel who, in addition to speaking the language, knew some of the staff (the waitress with the thong not withstanding), forever.
Like a cycle of nature however, with L'acajou's closing, Sala opened down the block. A Spanish restaurant with an $8 lunch special that includes either a huge, well dressed salad or soup and an excellent small sandwich (Spanish ham with tomato or potato and egg with a roasted green pepper are two of the choices).
Add the occasional glass of red wine and we don't even miss the bartender with the blue ear.
# posted by ira @ 12:42 PM 
