Where we once got our hands on nuoc cham chicken wings and lamb shank curry bowls, we will soon be sipping French wine and digging into croque madame sandwiches and some scallop crudo. There will still be a dose of pho too, in a way.

A new restaurant called Charmant is in the works in Mid-City in the former home of MoPho , the modern Asian restaurant that closed earlier this year, along with downtown sister restaurant Maypop .

Charmant (514 City Park Ave.) is shaping up to be an all-day European-inspired bistro, and one designed to shift roles as the day progresses.

It will open early for grab-and-go pastry and coffee, then serve its breakfast and lunch menu throughout the day. Late afternoon will bring happy hour and then as evening descends Charmant will spark up as a wine bar. Th

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