Chocolat over at FDB/8th Avenue and West 120th Street was looking a little bleak for some time but we noticed a bit of activity inside and out this past weekend. The storefront of the eatery never looked really complete until awnings and large flag signage finally arrived at the front facade. With the softer finishings in place, the last detail of the restaurant's design seems to be additional painting of the exterior walls since brownstone colored test patches have been up on the side of the building for some time (at far bottom right of photo). Those test colors look a little too red in our opinion (for they match closely to the brick hue) since most classic buildings with a brick shaft have either a contrasting darker brownstone base or a light limestone color. As for the inside part of the space, it did seem like business has picked up during the brunch hours on the weekends. If these guys have their sidewalk cafe license in order than this part of FDB will really be an outdoor dining boulevard this coming spring.
more likely going for a chocolate brown than a brownstone brown.
ReplyDeletethings would look even less bleak if they priced their menu realistically.
ReplyDeleteI looked at the menu and the truth is they are high for what the fair is. I am unsure why they think they are justified but I am sure they know what their thoughts were/are.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I was one of the ones giving these guys a bit of stick for their lofty prices. They seem to be doing relatively OK though, so maybe the food justifies the high prices? Anybody here eaten there?
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