Caripén Bistro

At first glance, this French bistro seems a wee bit run down, but nonetheless it's all class - in a campy, Broadway kind of way. Behind the dangling blue Christmas-tree lights are tables occupied by singing, dancing, canoodling patrons having a very good time, oblivious to the excellent skate in black butter or crêpe with salmon and caviar. The merry atmosphere owes a lot to the staff, who are charming and cheerful. The late opening hours are another bonus