Some days cry out for comfort food, and Mimi's is the answer; apparently, these crises of comfort are plentiful because there's almost always a wait for a table. Popular with the senior set, lunches and early dinners are especially crowded. At least there's plenty to distract you while you wait -- the decor, an American version of country French, is peppered with wrought iron accents, tiny Provencal prints, an eclectic mix of furniture styles and more roosters than you'd find in a barnyard (Mimi's has a tradition that roosters are good luck). It is possible to eat here without blowing your diet, but save the carrot sticks for another meal and plan to splurge. Generous portions of French onion soup, warm rolls with creamy butter and hearty beef stews are just the beginning. Finishing off with chocolate bourbon pecan pie or apple cinnamon cobbler always seems like the right thing to do. The casual dining atmosphere makes this an ideal place to bring children, who are welcomed with their own menu and plenty of crayons. -- Sheila Roe

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