Le Chardonnay

Named for the Chardonnay grape, this restaurant positions itself as a venue where Champagne's identity as a wine region takes precedence over the building itself. The dining room is small and undistinguished; the wine list is the production—150 Champagnes, arranged by house and vintage, with notes indicating terroir and production methods. Capacity: 50–150. The kitchen serves simple, butter-based dishes designed to pair with wine rather than dominate it—oysters, scallops, sole. Walls are cream; the only decoration is a large blackboard noting the month's featured producers.