If you plan to dine on Thursday through Saturday, make certain to reserve one of the few tables in advance. It's open for lunch and dinner. Insiders adore this delightful restaurant located on the first floor of The Chrysler Museum. With its dark walls and crisp tablecloths, it is an elegant little bistro offering a seasonal variety of salads, such as Thai chicken and fresh tuna Ni oise, and sandwiches served on dark Bavarian bread and in pitas. Tempting soups and a few selected entrees are available, too, and it's a wonderfully peaceful oasis for a quiet and intimate lunch.
Palettes is open daily for lunch only.
This popular Ghent eatery combines a hip, neighborhood attitude with a timely mix of diner chic and bistro creativity. The crowds come in droves to sample the fare, which runs the gamut from creative vegetarian pastas to perfectly seasoned and cooked cuts of beef and lamb. The frequently changing menu is printed on a huge chalkboard the runs the length of one wall. This is one to try when you want a lively lunch or a fun evening with friends. You can laugh as loud as you want to in here.