Le Petit Vendôme is a bistro dans son jus, an old-school spot walking the walk. The tables are far too close together; you need to shout to be heard. And that’s half the fun.
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ACCENTS Table Bourse Is Suffusing the Fine Dining Experience with Playfulness and Joy
In short, this restaurant is a total gem, mastering from beginning to end a playful interchange of sweet and savory and a nostalgic, playful approach to fine dining fare.
Sugo is Making Pasta Like the Romans Do
The excellent food and very reasonable prices would be reason enough to recommend Sugo, but the genial service and cozy dining room push it over the edge. Plus, with great vegetarian options – and service every day (lunch only on Sundays), it’s the kind of go-to I’m sure I’ll be recommending and returning to time and again.
Au Pied de Cochon Does (Some) Classics Perfectly
Au Pied de Cochon is a testament to another time, perhaps the museum-brasserie par excellence. But one can eat well here, and given the genial service and gorgeous dining room, I frankly can’t see why you wouldn’t.
Chez Georges Continues to Impress Me
Chez Georges’ consistency is one of the many things I love about it, alongside the conviviality, the history, and the welcome, which boasts that oh-so-Parisian brand of snark and haughtiness. It’s for all of these reasons and so many more that it remains my favorite place to eat classic French food in Paris.
Chez Georges (rue du Mail) Is As Good as the Legends Say
There’s a reason why Chez Georges is often appended by the phrase “rue du Mail.” Paris is home to no shortage of establishments bearing the same name, but those in the know know that this one in the 2nd arrondissement, which has been serving up bistro staples since 1964, is the Chez Georges on record. And I’ve finally confirmed for myself just why this bistro is so storied.
Shabour is a Concept-Driven Restaurant with a Wholly Human Soul
This culinary voyage should not be missed.
Has the Time for Frenchie Wine Bar Passed?
Is Frenchie still delicious? Yes. Is it rich and decadent? Also yes. Would I go back? Maybe.
At Brasserie Dubillot, What’s Old is New
Brasserie Dubillot promises not to reinvent the wheel of a classic; it does, but I’m not mad about it.
Cookie Love Will Make You Fall in Love with Cookies
American cookies made with mastery and love.