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Review of Brasserie 8 1/2

I love the atmosphere at Brasserie 8 1/2, its calm...

I love the atmosphere at Brasserie 8 1/2, its calm (no music playing! which means that you can carry on smooth conversation with your tablemates), its comfortable chairs and lounge, the wide spaces between the tables, the amiable & knowledgeable staff, its classiness with out snobbishness.
The food is French-inspired, well-prepared and of high quality, in moderately sized portions. This, too, is good, because you don't leave feeling stuffed. Tasty bread selection.
We've been for dinner a few times (September lobster nights!) and, most recently, for a team lunch with 5 people. Food arrives on time and at the correct temperature. The wine list is uninspired, but dependable. Corkage is $25 and if I have a good bottle, my preferred avenue.