La Cave des Fondus
- Neighborhood: Nolita
- 20 Prince St.
- New York, NY 10012
- 212-966-5073
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
It literally sucks to be at this Soho fondue spot: Instead of sipping their wines from glasses, diners suck—suck!—them from baby bottles, rubber nipple and all. (Boys and girls, a Metromix first: "wine" and "nipple" in the same sentence.) Talk about bottle service. Chalk it up to owner Jacques Ouari's gonzo sense of humor: The baby bottles pay homage to a French restaurant trick to avoid paying taxes for wines in glasses. Three fondues are available, from a Swiss-Gruyere-Comté combo to a Valrhona choco version served with pastries or fruit. Charcuterie, paté and sides (mushrooms, fries) round out the menu, and large wooden communal tables keep the vibe oh so family-style—you know, Dad, Mom, baby...with bottle.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- 6 to Spring St.
- Public Transportation:
- Between Elizabeth and Mott Sts
The Basics
- Hours:
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Mon.-Wed. 6 p.m.-1 a.m.
Thu.-Sat. 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
Sun. 6 p.m.-1 a.m.
- Cuisine:
- French. Fondue
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
Features
- Features:
- Late Night
