justine’s on the east side is hands down my favorite restaurant in the entire city. from its super sexy parisian vibes to the insanely delicious food, you cannot go wrong here. from birthday dinners to date nights, this is the place. some tips/tricks for you: • they are closed on tuesdays. • if you have a group of 6+, make a reservation online! otherwise, it’s walk ins only. • the bar is full service, and honestly sometimes more fun than a table! • favorite dishes include the escargot, their daily cheese board, and the star of the show - the steak frites. also worth mentioning: the confit de canard, the moules frites, and the french onion soup. ask for extra bread to dip in the sauces! • the french 75s are my go to cocktails here, and i’m not even a big gin girl! they do make a mean espresso martini, and for my non-alcoholic friends, they feature 3 NA options. • if you’re driving to dinner, they have a parking lot across the street (usually with an attendant who is playing guitar, iyky...