Lucien

On any given night this tiny French bistro in the East Village is jam-packed with apathetic artsy types and fashion folk, from writers and painters to models and full-fledged celebs. The regulars practically have their names on their favorite tables, whether it's along the photo-filled wall or by the window. Here, like in actual France, the calories from bread and wine don't count.

Lucien, 14 1st Avenue

[Photo via @beryl_streep]

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