A tree grows in Brooklyn-a few of them, actually, but our favorite is the apple tree in "Sherwood Forest," as the verdant, sun-drapped backyard at Robin des Bois is know.
The secret garden is the ultimate setting for rustic French fare such as croque-monsieur or smoked duck (with potatoes, string beans and cranberriey sauce). On sunny weekend mornings, this is the most pleasant brunch spot around, and after nght falls, it's a great place to make like Friar Tuck and partake heartily of food and ale. - TimeOut
"The busy decor—halfway between a ’70s ski lodge and an overstocked secondhand shop—is part of the charm at this Brooklyn hangout." (read more) -TIME OUT NEW YORK
"The wine list offers exemplary inexpensive bottles." (read more) -THE VILLAGE VOICE
"Bernard Decanali has outfitted many of Manhattan's better-known French bistros, like Lucien and Casimir, but had always resisted the expat Frenchman's impulse to open one of his own. He caved in and christened the garden of his former Boerum Hill antiques shop Robin des Bois..." (read more) -NEW YORK MAGAZINE
"Robin Des Boise sits right in the middle of a large French community so this place is a lot more authentic than most places in other neighborhoods." (read more) -BLOG SPOT
"Bastille Day is still very much a French holiday,” said Bernard Decanali, owner of Robin des Bois and one of the founders of the block’s festivities. “We want to keep it French in spirit." (read more) -THE BROOKLYN PAPER
"A tree grows in Brooklyn-a few of them, actually, but our favorite is the apple tree in "Sherwood Forest," as the verdant, sun-drapped backyard at Robin des Bois is know." (read more) -TIME OUT
"'terrific back garden' and overall smooth mood that puts 'Manhattan attitude to shame." (read more) -ZAGAT SURVEY
"Sherwood Cafe is an apt name for such a fairy tale of a restaurant." (read more) -ROUGH GUIDE TO NEW YORK RESTAURANTS
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