Visit the last Haitian restaurant in New York City

Le Soleil is culturally resilient in an ever-changing urban population

Visit the last Haitian restaurant in New York City
Stars Insider

01/04/18 | StarsInsider

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Le Soleil in Manhatten's Hell's Kitchen district is a staple of classic Haitian dishes and a sanctuary for the dwindling Caribbean population.

This cafe sticks to the standard yet incredibly flavorful and thoughtful dishes the people of Haiti eat on a daily basis. Some favorites are deep-fried red snapper served with vinegar-soaked onions, lambi, stewed conch, braised oxtails, and beef tongue.

In the 1970s and 80s, there was a thriving Haitian community on the Upper West Side. Le Soleil was opened in 1973 by Rolande Bisserth, who moved to the US from Haiti in 1963, according to Saveur.

“Le Soleil is really a family place,” says Florence DuVal, Bisserth's daughter said. With such a close-knit community, the restaurant feels more like home-cooked service; like inviting your friends and family to sit down for a meal together. “It’s really the Haitian culture that people love,” she said.

With many cultures, connecting to your heritage often happens at the dinner table. Head to Le Soleil to explore the last standing output for Haitian cuisine in New York City.

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