It’s just after 4 p.m., and that means it’s time to play Two for Eight. We just asked ten restaurants the best time they can squeeze a couple in for dinner; you need only make your chosen reservation. (As always, we make the calls but don’t guarantee the results.) Today: Le Cuisine Française.
Alain Ducasse
212-265-7300
Two for eight? No
Best available: Completely booked for the evening
Balthazar
212-965-1414
First attempt: Busy signal
Two for eight? No
Best available: Completely booked for the evening
Brasserie LCB
212-688-6525
Two for eight? Yes
Café des Artistes
212-877-3500
Two for eight? Yes
Cru
212-529-1700
Two for eight? No
Best available: 9:30 p.m.
Daniel
212-288-0033
Two for eight? No
Best available: 8:45 p.m.
Etats-Unis
212-517-8826
Two for eight? No
Best available: 9:15 p.m.
Le Bernardin
212-554-1515
Two for eight? No
Best available: 10:30 p.m.
Picholine
212-724-8585
First attempt: Busy signal
Two for eight? No
Best available: 8:15 p.m.
26 Seats
212-677-4787
Two for eight? No
Best available: 7:15 p.m.