Unevenness plagues the menu of this convivial bistro. I will return, but next time time, I’ll order three appetizers and a dessert.
Author: emiglia
Flee Firmin le Barbier – You’re Better Off at a Supermarket
The promise of Firmin le Barbier’s stated goal of adding Thai twists to French classics in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower is a good one. Too bad it’s so poorly fulfilled.
Nonette’s New Spring Offerings Cement it as an 11th Arrondissement Fave
Banh mi and donuts are a match made in heaven – especially when they’re this delicious.
Le Jules Verne is a Pure Delight
Le Jules Verne was the very first Michelin-starred restaurant I ever went to, and now, just days after it earned its second star, I returned to enjoy one of the most pleasant, surprising, truly delicious fine dining meals I’ve ever had the pleasure to eat.
Hearty and Refined Aren’t Opposites at Le Pantruche
The surprising plays on bistro classics at le Pantruche make it the perfect lunchtime spot within walking distance of touristy Montmartre, especially on a cold autumn or winter day.
Ducasse Sur Seine Offers Fine Food and a Phenomenal View
Vegetarians and picky eaters will be happy at Ducasse sur Seine, but if you’re a frequent flier at fine dining restaurants, there’s little to surprise or enthrall on the plate. That said, sonce you’re here for the view, there’s little to distract you either.
Paloma Is a Small Plates Place I Can Get Behind
Paloma changes its menu often, and given the quality of the food and the prices, I have no doubt I’ll be back soon – and often.
Au Moulin à Vent is the Holy Grail – a Prototypical Bistro with Exquisite Food
I am a contrarian; of this there is no doubt. So when I say that I agree with Gilles Pudlowski regarding the superiority of this bistro above all others in Paris… you’d best believe it.
Le Richer is A Neighborhood Spot Marrying the Best of Lowbrow Conviviality and Fine Gastronomy
Places that don’t take reservations often make me nervous – probably because I hate waiting in line for food. But I’d gladly wait for a table at Le Richer, a 9th arrondissement restaurant with a short, seasonal menu of delicious dishes from Chef Charles Compagnon of Le 52 and l’Office.
Le Vaillant Would Have Been My Neighborhood Staple
For as wary as I am of hyperbole, flawless is truly the only term I can use to describe the dining experience at this tiny pocket of a bistro overlooking the Canal Saint-Martin.