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Arielle - Rhinebeck, New York
Two-year old Arielle, a French-Mediterranean-inspired bistro, has been a lovely addition to East Market Street. Owners Nick and Patricia Rebraca (of Belvedere Mansion b & b renown) have got the French country house look just right—a rustic main dining room with exposed wood beams, deep-cushioned toile banquettes and low-lighting; a gilded upstairs dining room; and a stained-glass window café extension, with two tables for dining alfresco (Ah, Provence!).
The staff is friendly and accommodating. An eclectic menu, which features a mix of classic and modern bistro fare, including burgers, brochettes and pastas, strives to have something for everyone. And it’s hard to resist the $14.50 prix fixe brunch (two courses with a Mimosa) on Sundays.
A recent change of chefs finds ex-sous chef Evan Van Horn presiding in the kitchen, replacing former executive chef, Darek Tidwell, who was lured to Washington D.C. by the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
This transition has not been seamless. Dishes can be hit-or-miss, arriving under- or over-seasoned. Demerits go to a too-chunky tuna tartare ($9), a nicely grilled, but utterly bland “Moroccan-spiced” salmon ($18), and overly salty “rosemary pomme frites” ($6) with no hint of rosemary (save for a torched sprig on top). A thumbs-up for the light and lemony baby arugula salad ($7), and three gold stars for a toothsome, perfectly grilled branzino served on a bed of haricot verts, artichoke hearts and olives ($20). The good stuff shows the kitchen’s potential to match the charm of the setting. —Kathryn Matthews
51 E. Market Street; 845-876-5666
Lunch: Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Brunch: Sunday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Dinner: Monday-Thursday 5 - 9:30 p.m.; Friday 5 - 10:30 p.m.; Saturday 3 - 10:30 p.m.: Sunday 3 - 8:30 p.m.
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