Upon first glance, Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro appears the victim of an identity crisis. On one hand, the restaurant looks, feels and eats like your typical bistro. The restaurant's interior is decidedly bistro-esque, complete with a long wooden bar and checkered-tiled floor, but ironically, its most famously known for fondue, a classic Swiss and not French creation. But while lesser restaurants would surely suffer from this apparent duality, Artisanal has thrived. The main reason for its success can be traced to its owner, king of all things cheese, Terrance Brennan, who in addition to Artisanal, owns the two-Michelin starred restaurant, Picholine.
Having to entertain my family and their friends for the weekend, I was charged with selecting a restaurant with wide array of dishes surely to please all. It was under these circumstances, as well as my family's love for cheese, that I settled on Artisanal, "settling" being the operative word.
