It can be difficult for restaurateurs to see the forest for the trees. When Mike Huggins and Lenka Juchelkova took over the former home of Beatrice & Woodsley, though, they immediately knew the 46 aspen trunks that seem to grow right out of the South Broadway space’s floorboards fit into their vision for La Forêt. “We tried to retain its essence,” says Huggins of the cabin-themed restaurant that closed during the pandemic, “the experience of feeling like you’re dining in the forest.” In fact, the husband-and-wife duo leaned in even further, adding more greenery to their French eatery and cocktail bar. The beverage program, directed by Williams & Graham alum Jason Patz, adds to the whimsical atmosphere.