Best Seat in the House: Table 1 at Cote Gourmet in Miami Shores

The restaurant: Cote Gourmet, 9999 NE Second Ave., Miami Shores; cotegourmet.com. Fresh French bistro fare served in a friendly, comfortable neighborhood atmosphere. Settle in for a savory crepe or a classic pork tenderloin in prune sauce.

The table: 1. This cozy four-top in the center of the action is a favorite table in Cote Gourmet’s dining room. A few patio spots provide lovely al fresco dining on cooler days.

Nearby theater: Miami Theater Center, 9806 NE Second Ave., Miami Shores.

Playing: “Lazy Fair,” a Mad Cat Theatre production in the SandBox at MTC, runs through Sept. 6; madcattheatre.org. Mad Cat is the new resident company at Miami Theater Center.

This story was originally published August 26, 2015 at 5:00 PM with the headline "Best Seat in the House: Table 1 at Cote Gourmet in Miami Shores."