At the corner of 2nd Ave. and 7th St. sits a bistro-type cafe where one can sit, eat, and peruse her TimeOut New York without interruption. I decided to supper here mainly because of the outdoor seating and ample people-watching opportunities. And the food? Not bad at all.
The service is friendly and very prompt. The menu leaned toward French staples like steak frites and salad nicoise but also included things like hummus plates, grilled salmon, and fritatas. I ordered a croque monsieur oozing with gruyere and bechamal, and the requisite fresh-cut frites. Dessert was a generous three scoops of homemade raspberry sorbet.
The best part about Virage? It's in my neighborhood and it's open 24 hours. So if, for example, I have a 2am craving for another oozing croque monsieur, I'll know where to go.
Virage
118 2nd Ave. (at corner of 7th St.), East Village
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