Chez Michel Restaurant
Lunch on Lockdown Eve
Chez Michel, one of Paris’s beloved bistros, has a new chef/owner, but not to worry, it is just as good, if not better, than it ever was. Longtime owner Thierry Breton has sold the place to his former sous-chef Masahiro … Read More
Le Kigawa Restaurant
Classic French Cuisine Direct from Japan
With a 9 pm curfew in place in Paris, lunch is now the new dinner. And Japanese chefs may just be the new French chefs, judging by the lunch I had yesterday at Le Kigawa. Entering this restaurant in the … Read More
Le Coq et l’Éléphant Restaurant
Dual Affinities
I was attracted to the restaurant Le Coq et l’Éléphant by a laudatory review that roused my curiosity. A number of French chefs are doing interesting things with Asian food these days, and chef/owner Guy Sellier has not only worked … Read More
Panda Panda Restaurant
Cool Chinese Food
Panda Panda is part of the recent explosion in “Asian” restaurants in Paris. Thankfully, this new generation no longer tries to cater to French tastes (by pretty much omitting any hot stuff) but aims for quality and authenticity, without neglecting … Read More
Laïa Restaurant
Weather-Dependent Dining
I had been trying unsuccessfully for some time to get a reservation at Laïa, attracted by its good reviews and the online photos of its lovely garden and pretty interior. After four attempts, I was finally able to book a … Read More
Le Grand Bain Restaurant
Little Plates, Big Flavors
They’re young, they’re trendy, and they love their “shareable“ small plates or “tapas.” It seems like every new restaurant in Paris these days offers nothing but. I am a great fan of small plates, but I take issue with the … Read More
To Restaurant
Japanese Technique + French Flair
The chic new restaurant To (pronounced toe) is decidedly out of place in the laid-back area around the Canal Saint Martin in the 10th arrondissement, still a bit funky/cool in spite of the invasion of clothing stores and restaurants, most … Read More
Le Hérisson Restaurant
The Friendly Hedgehog
If you just happened to be walking past the restaurant Le Hérisson in Belleville, it might not occur to you to go in for something to eat. The smashed glass on the partition separating the terrace from the sidewalk does … Read More
Mieux Restaurant
Way Better than Your Average Bistro
The Monday-night dinner conundrum – most Paris restaurants are closed – was solved for us last week by Mieux, located on the restaurant-lined Rue Saint Lazare, where I can also recommend the Yacht Club across the street. Unfortunately, it does … Read More
Edgar Restaurant
More Terrace Tales
In our new Covid-19-infested world, at a time when people are still nervous about gathering indoors with strangers, a terrace is pretty much a necessity if you want to eat out in Paris. Since the newly re-elected Mayor Anne Hidalgo … Read More