Petit Soleil

Literally "little sun," it's the little sister to nearby Bistro Soleil, a dinner-only French restaurant. Petit Soleil serves "petit dejeuner" and "dejeuner" - breakfast and lunch. True to its name, it has a sunny, open-air courtyard in addition to a warm, brick-wall interior. To further the sun connection, it's menu promises "sunshine on every plate." It feels like dining in a Parisian sidewalk café (sans the uncurbed dogs and attitude) with brick pavers, metal tables, market umbrellas, pastel cottages and liberal vegetation. Petit Soleil serves breakfast until close and it varies from true French repasts such as espresso and whipped cream with a baguette and jam, or chocolate croissant to more American style such as omelets and eggs Benedict. The lunch menu lists traditional French quiches, croques, salads and cheese or charcuterie plates, all available after 11:30 p.m. and all made fresh and flavorful.