La Poubelle

Parking: Valet
People Watching, Live Music Edgy, Celeb-Spotting, High Energy Bustling All Ages Outdoor Seating

This storefront bistro, on a hip stretch of Franklin Avenue that wouldn't look out of place on the boulevard St. Germain, was serving reasonably authentic French cuisine long before most L.A. diners were introduced to their first piece of foie gras. Hanging candelabras and fans give the rustic interior of this 35-year-old eatery additional character, but outside on the sidewalk is the place to be, at a candle-illuminated table under a broad burgundy awning. Here you'll enjoy dishes like crêpes stuffed with chicken in a brandy-mushroom cream sauce, escargots Lyonnaise, niçoise salad, filet mignon, Dijon chicken with pommes frites, duck a l'orange, grilled salmon, pastas and chicken Marsala. A short but thoughtful selection of moderately priced French wines complements the traditional bistro fare.

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