Le Crocodile is the kind of place where you go to perform a version of yourself to society. It’s the kind of place that strives for the energy of a busy Parisian bistro in the city center bustling with stylish business people and cosmopolitan tastemakers. A hotel restaurant that plays a role and contributes to an aspirational lifestyle. To be fair, it maintains that facade well and makes for a great backdrop for any business lunch, but let’s be honest, it’s probably more filled with locals than anything.

Le Crocodile is the street level restaurant in the Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg, the part of Williamsburg that feels industrial and more grown up and sophisticated than, well, Bedford. Like any good hotel restaurant, it is open all day, from early breakfast to nightcaps. But being right on the corner of the block, it also services the local crowd looking for a casual yet classy meal. The food is French, perfectly indulgent. The wine and spirits selection is generous. The space is lofty yet warm, casual yet refined, just enough to make any meal feel like an occasion.