It was in 2012 that Delphine Zampetti converted a former horse butchery into a sandwich shop known for top-notch baguettes stuffed with everything from raw milk cheese to Prince de Paris ham. I fell hard for the original, but it had been a while since I’d returned – so long, in fact, that her former second in command, Tiphaine Moindrot, has taken the reins. So I decided to stop in and see if it was still worthy of the hype.
Category: Restaurant Reviews
Café du Coin’s Pizzette Are Just the Beginning of What Makes this Neighborhood Staple So Great
It’d be easy to assume, given Café du Coin’s Instagram feed, that its pizzette are the backbone of the menu. And you wouldn’t be wrong. But you wouldn’t be totally right either.
Kodawari Ramen is Worth Queuing For
My hatred of waiting in lines has outweighed my love of ramen in getting me to Kodawari Ramen. Until now.
Café Les Deux Gares is Just as Delightful at Dinner
I was particularly chuffed to get the chance to return to Café les Deux Gares for dinner recently, nine months after I had such a drawdropping lunch I went so far as to declare it my new local.
L’Orillon is Zhuzhing Up the Neighborhood Bar Vibe Perfectly
L’Orillon’s concept is far from unique, but the execution is on-point, with seasonal small plates featuring loads of cheffy touches in a bistro ambiance that makes you feel at home from the moment you walk through the door.
Le Saint-Sébastien is Still Marvelous Under Its New Chef
No matter how the team in the kitchen has changed, le Saint-Sébastien has remained true to itself: a restaurant where you can feel the love, where conviviality reigns, where clients are looked after, whether at a table or, in the case of yours truly, in their favorite seat at the bar.
Les Petits Parisiens is the Perfect Date Night Spot
A cozy bistronomic spot in a quiet corner of the 14th delivering great flavors and a convivial atmosphere.
Le Bon Georges is an Upmarket Bistro Worth Visiting… If You Want to Pay the Price
Le Bon Georges ticks some bistro boxes, like the close quarters, ambiance, and aloof service. And when the food is good, it’s really very, very good.
Le Bistrot Paul-Bert Is Very Good – But I’m Not Sure It’s *That* Good
Le Bistrot Paul-Bert’s reputation precedes it… and for me, that’s part of the problem haunting this very good bistro.
Le Bistrot des Fables is Not My Favorite Bistro… But I’m Glad it Exists
Le Bistrot des Fables is not my favorite restaurant in Paris, but it does scratch an important itch. With its reasonable prices and copious – and possibly even excessive – portions of easy-to-love French classics without too many bells and whistles, it would be commendable no matter its location. But seeing as it’s just a few steps from the Eiffel Tower, it’s even easier to recommend this bistro.