The Girl & The Fig

The menu follows the country French table through the seasons, and figs turn up across it whenever the trees allow. The wine list is built around Rhône varietals, a position Bernstein sums up as All Rhône, All The Time, and the bar adds French aperitifs to the hour before dinner. On a cool evening, a table inside and a second glass make a good case for lingering. The restaurant is open daily, from 11:30 a.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, when the late-morning crowd brings a lively mix of visitors and residents to the Plaza. Reservations are wise on weekends and during harvest, when the square fills with people in town for the wineries. For a quick visit, a seat at the bar with an aperitif and a small plate captures the spirit of the place without the commitment of a full dinner.