Located in the Meat-Packing District, Florent, the nearly 24-hour French bistro dressed up as a '50s-style diner, is a perennial hot spot no matter what the time of day; a children's menu makes this the perfect place to bring the kids for lunch or early dinner. But it's after the clubs close when the joint really jumps. Tables are tightly packed, almost uncomfortably so in some cases, but it's all part of the late-night festivities. This place has a real sense of humor (check out the menu boards above the bar) and a CD catalog full of the latest indie sounds, all adding to the hipster fun. The food's good, too: The grilled chicken with herbs and mustard sauce is a winner, moist and flavorful, as is the French onion soup crowned with melted Gruyère. There are always diner faves like burgers and chili in addition to Gallic standards like moules frites (mussels and fries), and the comfort food specialties such as chicken potpie make regular appearances. The fries are light, crispy, and addictive.