When Comme Ca is too busy to accommodate (which–even in this dreadful economy–is often), some peeps shuffle around the corner to less sceney Le Petit Bistro.  Okay, I admit, I've actually (shamefully) never been (I'll wait a long time for Comme Ca's fleur de sel cream puffs), but Blackburn + Sweetzer raves that this favorite French spot has expanded to include patio seating and a larger bar & lounge area for hanging pre-meal or for cocktails only dish sessions.  And I'm always in favor of more cocktail/wine spots in my hood.

Plus, if B + S vouches, then I believe.  I'll check it out and then go oui, oui, oui all the way home.