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    The French, refashioned to meet changing tastes, hits the mark
    Executive chef and owner Vincenzo Betulia of The French has updated the restaurant’s decor and menu that now features woodgrilled steaks and an updated wine list. Photos courtesy The French
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    By Jean L. Amodea  
    31 January 2025
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    The French, refashioned to meet changing tastes, hits the mark

    The owner of The French, opened in 2017 on the western end of Fifth Avenue, is doing something truly innovative. Who else would dare to transform a traditional French eatery into a hybrid French-American steakhouse? Executive chef Vincenzo Betulia, along with Marcello Palazzi, his right-hand teammate, director of operations and food and beverage manager, took this bold step.

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