Mix it Up: L'Asie Fusion Bistro

Problem is, if you're like the rest of us, your exhausted, post-workday routine has dwindled down to throwing back PBRs with a load of balding suits in a dingy pub, or worse yet, sitting alone at home with the Bravo line-up and a box of wine.

Take refuge from such scenarios at L'Asie, one of the latest dining incarnations on 6th Avenue 's restaurant row. Occupying the space formerly known to Emma's, L'Asie is a posh and private little eatery that, believe it or not, succeeds at making Asian fusion seem new and interesting. Unlike the barrage of other fusion restaurants that have come and gone in the last decade, L'Asie separates itself by offering a menu that infuses a host of traditional dishes from all over the Far East, including fare from Southern China, Vietnam , Japan and Thailand . In fact, the only "fusiony" dish you'll find on the menu is an appetizer that features Vietnamese spring rolls with Japanese edamame, gyozas and tofu. 

Entree-wise, L'Asie has a good selection of seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes including their signature rice paper wraps. Made tableside, you can choose from a long list of fillings and create your own entree wrap.       

Also try one of their Flowering Teas, these handmade green teas have all been woven into blossom-shaped buds that bloom in water and mimic the shape of a lily, carnation or even a grouping of chrysanthemum flowers. It's like the Discovery Channel in a mug. 

Of course, if a cup of tea isn't what you had in mind for a post-work beverage, L'Asie has a whole selection of higher octane libations to take the edge off while you enjoy the good food and great company.