tartine

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Love love LOVE this place. It's tiny and on an almost picture-perfect corner in the west village. Whether you sit inside or out, you'd believe it if someone told you that you were in Paris. The food is simple and delicious, and though there's almost always a wait, it's well worth it.

253 W. 11th St. (at 4th)

*recommendations:
  omelette au choix
  bouchee a la reine