Free spirited fusion cuisine meets award-winning design and a superb wine list at Chef Jacques Ouari's Maman & Mimi, a charming French restaurant located in SoHo that opened earlier this year to much acclaim from The New York Times.
Grab this $69 pulse (a $133 value) for a 3 course dinner for two at this swanky spot that includes 1 Appetizer, 2 Entrees, 1 Dessert, and 1 Bottle of Red or White Wine.
Commence your culinary adventure with the Tartare de Thon Frais (Tuna Tartare served with avocado, cucumber and sesame seed). For entrees, the Rack of Lamb (pomme puree, asparagus, lamb jus) is a house specialty; thick and filling, yet tender and flavorful.
After sharing an authentic French, homemade dessert and finishing off your bottle of wine, it's time to head downstairs to Maman & Mimi Sous-Sol - a speakeasy lounge boasting cozy booths, international DJs & French cocktails.
Your feast may have ended, but your night of discovery has only just begun...
Jacques Ouari, French restaurateur extraordinaire whose hits over the past 20+ years include Upper East Side mainstay Jacques Brasserie, returns downtown with Maman & Mimi - the respective nicknames of his grandmother & grandfather.
The outside of the restaurant may give the illusion that the décor will be French, but it’s actually quite eclectic: bar stools are backed with plaid fabric, fringed chandeliers hang from the ceiling, and brown leather booths line the walls.
The menu however - rich in imported Berber spices, French cheeses, organic meats and fresh, seasonal produce - is very French.
From the Steak Frites (black angus beef, sauce au poivre) and the crispy Chicken Tajin in a rich stew of chickpeas and olives, to the Moules Frites (PE Island mussels) served with your choice of Marinières, Provençale, or Dijonnaise sauces, the restaurant's menu deftly balances nouvelle cuisine with sophisticated French classics.
The Branzino (fillet, pan served) comes stacked with vegetables with a finishing touch of chorizo sauce. No matter which entree you pick, do leave room for dessert - the Crème Brûlée begs to be cracked open and is simply, magnifique.
The brasserie mirrors, mosaic floors and crimson wallpaper make for an evocative setting as vivid as the food itself. Or choose an al fresco table along Prince Street for a magical night under the stars...
All choices will be made from the restaurant's full dinner menu.
Your $69 Dinner For Two (a $133 Value) Includes:
Maman & Mimi earns a splendid 4.3 stars on OpenTable, including:
"All staff did a Marvelous job in attending to us courteously, friendly, & professionally!!! Kudos to Claudia, Amando, and Timothy (GM)! The food is superb, wine list fantastic, atmosphere fabulous, and Service Extraordinary!!!"
"Properly prepared French with a delicious flair. Good French bistro atmosphere and you can sit on the sidewalk facing out or at the bar facing in."
"The menu is French. The decor is agreeable (tile floors, leather banquettes, oodles of mirrors), the service was superb. I loved it."
May purchase as many vouchers as you like for personal use or for gifting.
Multiple vouchers may be combined for larger groups.
Tax & tip not included; reservations required.
Expires on Friday April 26, 2019.