Tucked quietly on a corner near Fitler Square, Café Lutecia has nourished neighborhood regulars and industry insiders for more than 20 years. Valerie Blum, the chef and co-owner, along with her husband Jon, greet visitors with welcoming smiles and offer a delicious assortment of breakfast and lunch dishes, coffee and pastries.
Take a look around on a typical Saturday afternoon at Lutecia, and you’ll notice there is one dish that has emerged as the perennial fan favorite. Above all other dishes, Valerie’s Tomato Bisque has won the hearts and taste buds of all who order it.