SHERMAN OAKS. Before traditional bistro fare was so fashionable, this delightful restaurant was plying guests with incredible cuisine. Today, it remains a local favorite ­ and one that most locals don’t want you to know about! Steak frites, roasted chicken with potato puree, ahi tuna tartare, and of course, onion soup are a sampling of the menu’s comforting classics. Dark, romantic atmosphere distinguishes the restaurant ­ the only indication that you’re still in the States is that you leave via Ventura Boulevard!