I happened by this spot on a business trip to Cumberland, and Mise En Place did not disappoint. It…read moreappears that the owners are keeping with the European traditions of relaxed atmosphere and easy pace. The night that I stopped in there were three other couples dining, which I understand were all regulars because of the great food. I can't disagree with them. I had French onion soup that had the perfect balance of flavor and texture. I decided in the vegetable lasagna. Delicious indeed. I enjoyed my meal while I engaged in a super awkward conversation with a curious couple trying to figure out why I was visiting Cumberland

Definitely an experience I'd come back to for special events and showing off to out-of-towners…read more Definitely pricier but justifiably so -- chef has culinary chops, packing and pairing complex flavors within a dish. Got duck and filet and both were cooked as requested and to perfection with a delicious char, a juicy center, and perfect salt and seasoning. Sides were packed with flavor as well. Ordered a cheese board appetizer as well and they reopened my eyes to blue cheese, peppers, espresso beans, and olives. Very intimate setting, maybe 8 tables max with one server (maybe two and I missed) but I'd plan at least a couple hours for your dining experience, especially if you plan to get appetizers or dessert. Tips: Gotta check out their FB page for the weekly hours and menu as they close some weekends for catering. BYOB, no corking fee! No need to bring corkscrew, they cork it free of charge.

We visited Allegheny Creamery & Crepes in Hollidaysburg while dropping our son back at college, and…read moreit turned out to be a great find. The space has a nice feel to it -- cozy inside, a small bar, and a lovely courtyard with outdoor seating out back. It's a relaxed, welcoming spot that's easy to settle into. The menu covers both sweet and savory crepes, so there's something for everyone. We kept it simple and just had crepes stuffed with savory items and tea, but everything was delicious. The crepes were fresh and well made, and the tea was a nice touch. It's the kind of place we'll definitely be coming back to. It might even become a regular stop on future college runs. If you're in the area, it's well worth checking out.

Service was a bit slower but what do you expect on a Sunday for brunch. The food makes up for it…read moreall though... the quality, presentation, and portion size are unbelievable. Gives the cafe style vibe but with upscale breakfast and lunch dishes.

Yum! So delicious.. we both had the French onion soup and it was amazing. I had the salmon my…read morehusband had the chicken. We were both blown away! Everything was fantastic. The drinks were also really delicious and the service was excellent. So glad we decided to stop in while visiting nearby.

We had an enjoyable time for their Mother's Day brunch. We were seated outside and it was an…read moreadorable area. I had the Fennel & Frisée which had a delicious orange vinaigrette, however overall this was too bitter for my taste. Their eggs Benedict was delicious with the poached eggs being cooked perfectly! They had a twist with smoked salmon and spinach that heightened the dish. Dessert was a London Fog cake with a super sweet and light lavender Swiss meringue. We had tasty Bloody Mary drinks and good service.

Such a cozy spot in the heart of town! Coffee, smoothies, baked goods, sweet and savory crepes…read more Staff makes you feel like you're a long lost friend they are excited to see. If you can't decide on a crepe, the Brussels crepe is a great way to go - Nutella on the inside, chocolate drizzle, powdered sugar, and fresh strawberries on top with whip cream. Love coming here whenever I'm in town, and when I'm not, following their Instagram adventures helps fill the void!

Wayyyyy over priced for the most basic breakfast. First time there today for Mother's Day weekend,…read morestood in line for 5-10 minutes while there were several woman working not one took a few seconds to acknowledge my mother and I which seemed very rude. The food was very very generic crepe with eggs, 2 chicken bagels and in English muffin with sausage and 3 drinks... total was $71.00. Not impressed enough to pay that for the service or the food again.

Very nice owner but the crepes were not very good in my opinion, I hate to say. The place itself is…read morealso tiny with all paper products.

Quebec prepared me very well when it comes to enjoying crepes. A pancake like pastry filled with…read morejust about anything, and they can be made either sweet or savory. Either one is fine, as long as you do not overindulge it. In short, the crepes here are nothing short of delicious. A one woman show in downtown Harrisburg has me enjoying this repeatedly. Everything is fresh, plentiful, and thoroughly flavorful. The lady who makes the crepes is super sweet and genuine. Most of her customers are European and I am not surprised. The prices are incredibly fair and that is why I allowed myself to gamble on two crepes instead of one. My only gripe is the paper plate with silverware. Maybe it is a cheap way to save money, but invest in good plates. We eat with our eyes, and by getting a nice plate served with these beautiful crepes would give this a five star review. Instead it feels like I got something at Panera. I am now ready to take the next step when I go to Paris in the fall.

Service is great, with an attentive waitress. However, this is the only real highlight. And that's…read morenot saying much since I visited when students were away for the summer. The theme is fun, but strained. They have Paris-style love locks, American music with French lyrics, little french flags, and wall hangings in French. I even spotted a print that was also used by HiWay Pizza. It does seem a bit forced since they didn't update the seating after taking over from Baby's. As such, those old booths with duct-tape repaired cushions are still there. They really need to strip out the old seating and do an update. All they did was add some blue paint to the existing red and white theme in terms of actual renovation. The rest are just different decorations. And if that wasn't awkward enough, they have number locks on the bathroom doors. This isn't a city with a vagrant problem, it's Happy Valley. Oeuf Bouef et Bacon seems to be just a restaurant owner flip instead of a genuine renovation. Food is somewhat decent, but nothing special. Their waffle is good. It's not much of a French item, so I opted for butter and syrup instead of the jam. They give you one packet of syrup and two packs of butter, which is not enough. But packets? Really? I guess the one thing they inherited from Baby's is the diner mentality? Side of bacon was good, but they only give you two strips. I also tried the lemon glaze crullers, which left me really disappointed. They had that bad fried taste; perhaps their oil was not hot enough and/or hasn't been changed in a while? The cruller batter wasn't even good anyways, since it lacked that light & fluffy consistency. No cruller egg taste either. These might as well just be sold as fried dough. Yuck. I really wanted this place to have better food. I would have wanted to try more on their menu, including coeur de palmier (typoed as couer on the menu), croissants, and their french onion soup. But my first experience will probably be my last. I'd much rather enjoy a breakfast at the Waffle Shop (that's getting more and more expensive), than to eat here again. Ultimately I think the most painful nail in the coffin of this restaurant is its menu. It lacks innovation. I enjoyed my trip to France years ago, especially the small towns and country side since Paris is too much of a tourist trap. And I really miss the food. I'm no expert on the French cuisine, but I did get to try it for a couple weeks. So I was a little perplexed by the odd French menu choices mixed in with regular American items. For example, a typical French breakfast is rather light: croissant or pain au chocolat with tea or a cafe au lait. French toast isn't really "French". As for their lunch options, they don't reflect a typical French lunch. If it was more authentic, we'd see a multi-course meal instead of single entrees. I'm not expecting Michelin star restaurants in State College, but if a joint advertises itself as French, I'd expect it to give us a little taste of traditional French cuisine. But nah, this is some sort of weird fusion without saying it's fusion. If you can find a favorite here, then at least their prices are good. For me, I doubt I'd be bringing anyone else here.

The formers Baby's (we haven't been to state college in a while) has transformed to a French…read moreversion of Baby's. Still diner-esque . We loved the sweet bread basket for the table. The burger was delicious and the croque mosieuer was also very good. We had our two younger kids split an egg plate and it was so nice that they plated everything separately for us already. I got the the fondue. It's fun bc it comes with a candle but it's really just cheese and bread. It was good but I could would have preferred some meat. Our server was so sweet and did a great job.

Tres Bon!!! We made reservations and enjoyed a nice Saturday evening at this lovely French…read morerestaurant which is a hidden gem located in White Post. We were greeted warmly and the service throughout the night was excellent. The dishes were a bit small but worth it! I ordered the white bean, sausage and kale soup to start followed by an epic Autumn mushroom risotto. Every bite was delicious and I wouldn't have changed a thing! My husband ordered the same soup and the scallops. He also enjoyed it but wanted a few more scallops. Definitely coming here again. I'd love to sit outside on the patio in the warmer months! Beautiful location and gorgeous inside!!!

We live about 6 miles from La Table Provençale, have passed it many times but had never been there…read more My wife and I decided to eat there this thanksgiving. What a great experience. The food is exceptional, the service impeccable. It's very expensive, but well worth the price. I expected there would be just a few people there but was very surprised. The place was packed. We spent 2 1/2 hours there having their 4 course thanksgiving meal. We will definitely return. Highly recommended!

I won't tell you how many decades we have enjoyed eating at Chez Francois…read more It is delicious and elegant a meal as you will enjoy in Norther Virginia. The Brasserie, though less formal, is equally as fine and equally as tasty. Plus, you have the option of sitting outside either on the patio or in the inside/outside covered area.  Wherever you sit, you will be happy and very well fed.  The evening we dined, we tried to hold back from eating too much of the super yummy garlic toast and cottage cheese that is always brought to the table at the start of your meal.  It is super good and so tempting to keep on munching but there is so much other good food on the way.  The Caesar salad is crisp and the portion is big enough to share if you are guarding room for the amazing grand marnier souffle which you order at the start of you repas to savor at the end.  My favorite entrée is always the bouillabaisse.  The broth is so amazing and it is filled with seafood. Another favorite is the duck (confit de canard) that is a special on Sunday. Again, save some space for the souffle which is served tableside and worth every calorie.

Exquisite food and presentation, top notch service, and comfortable ambiance meeting the high…read morestandard of experienced expected - blah, blah, blah blah.......nothing new to add that others have already described. It has a well-deserved top notch reputation. Given the restaurant likely seeks opportunities for improvement, the following details are offered..... 1) Hard seats, though padded, became uncomfortable over time. By the end of our two - hour seating, we were more than eager to get up and go. An unnecessary distraction. We'll bring our own set cushion next time. 2) Water glasses smelled off. It's not the water as the odor remained in glasses used for bottled water. Based on experience, we guessed a dirty dishwasher was to blame. 3) A pesky fly was with us the entire meal. Perhaps it was more than one fly, yet it was surprising for indoor seating. A minor distraction, but surprising. We'll be back.

Belgian Cafe Bruges…read more(I'll bet you pronounce it wrong) is what you get when someone made a wrong turn at NYC and ended up in Carlisle - and thankfully so. Belgian is a culinary experience, and the Flemish part has some very decent dishes - but those beers, those are the things that most people find out about the hard way haha. I'm not much of a beer guy but I do love me some moules frites and Steak Frites or really, just about anything and frites... and the Belgians have perfected these dishes - and so have the fine folks at Cafe Bruges. I had to wait until later in the week as it does not open until Wednesday. I popped in on a Thursday and there were plenty of seats at the bar - perfect. The bartender was there to greet me and she set me up with some menus and gave me a few moments to decide on a drink. As beer is not really my thing, i found a decent glass of Côtes du Rhône to get started with. The menu is decent sized and I wasn't completely famished, so I went straight for the steak frites. Myself, a fellow diner sitting next to me, and the bartender (her name was Brooke, by the way) decided it should be med / rare in case the kitchen was off by a level. Turns out the kitchen was spot-on with the medium rare, and this bad boy was just fabulous both in the way it was cooked and seasoned. The accompanying shallot-parsley herb butter and the green beans were both perfect. I literally cleaned the plate. Had a second glass of wine, and when it was all said and done, the visit was just a great experience from start to finish. Great service, conversation and food- what more could you ask for? Definitely give them a visit even if you have to drive over from elsewhere. Street Parking

We came here for a work dinner and everyone ordered steak frites! It was so good, I can't wait to…read morehave my leftovers. I did try to make reservations, but they only take reservations for parties of 6 or more. It was pretty loud, which I was surprised by, but once we got settled it got easier to hear everyone. We had a great time and I excited for my next visit.

But they are closing- I will miss that French onion soup!!! And chef Gregory...best of luck…read morewherever you go- don't give up on the dream!

The overall restaurant felt rustic and honey (minus chill because the restaurant was a little…read morechilly where we were sitting). Our server was attentive, welcoming, and patient. The Salted Caramel Martini was delicious, creamy, caramel-y, and smooth. The wine menu could include more sweet wines because we were recommended the Rosé for something sweet. Now the food, overall, I'd give the food 4 stars because the Bouef Bourguignon was full of flavor, beef was tender, sauce was seasoned quite well. My partner had the Coq au Vin, which was more on the lightly seasoned spectrum compared to the beef dish. If you're more into lightly seasoned dish, I'd go with this one. Otherwise, the bouef bourguignon would be the deep flavor dish.