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FR.OG

71 Spring St., New York, NY 10012
nr. Lafayette St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-966-5050 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    9.3 out of 10

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    3 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: African/Moroccan, Eclectic/Global, French, Middle Eastern, Vietnamese
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Official Website

frognyc.com

Hours

Daily, 5:30-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at Spring St.; N, R, W at Prince St.

Prices

$24-$30

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Dine at the Bar
  • Open Kitchens / Watch the Chef

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

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Profile

Didier Virot wasn’t being self-deprecating when he decided to name his restaurant FR.OG. Rather, the French chef, late of Aix, was alluding to the phrase “French origin,” and his mission to showcase the cooking of various parts of the world that had been colonized by the French and influenced by their cuisine. The restaurant, with its pink-and-white color scheme and shimmering tilework, occupies two floors and offers food-bar seating outside the open kitchen. The menu travels the globe, alighting briefly in Vietnam, Morocco, and Lebanon with dishes like fattouche salad with sumac vinaigrette, peekytoe-crab briouats, and sautéed pork loin with carrots and cabbage in caramel-ginger sauce. Cocktails, like the Lebanese “SazArak,” are equally international. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

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Food: 9.3
Service: 8.3
Décor: 8.7
Value: 9.0

Fun Plan & Great Food

willyc from 10023 | Posted on 3/1/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 10

Despite seeing a few mixed reviews, we gave FR.OG a try and it was well worth it. First off, the grilled bread/pita they serve is addictive. It is good that they bring a plate when they serve drinks/appetizers and a second plate with you entree. I noticed every table finished both plates. The peekytoe crab appetizer is one of the best starters in NY, and a steal given all the fresh crab served. The pork belly entree was delicious - I was a bit hesitant to try this as a main, but it was worth it. The grilled lam chops were also excellent. The only minor issue was that service was a bit flaky (but friendly). I was told after I placed the order that they couldn't make my cocktail order (an Aviation Cocktail, listed on their drink menu), so I chose a Hemingway Dacquairi instead. When the drinks were served, the waitress said "Here's your Captain Morgan". Turned out to be the Aviation, and was very good.

great surprise

schmooze24 from 10012 | Posted on 8/31/07

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 10
Value: 8

This place was a wonderful surprise. I live nearby but had somehow not come across it. They have taken a lot of thought and care with the food and the decor. Will definitely go back soon. The starters are just delish. Cocktails are unusual and worth trying.

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