Customers can express themselves on the slips of paper on Ingo Maurer’s chandelier at Philou. Pros: fine traditional fare, vibrant atmosphere Cons: none, except for popularity potential, which might make it hard to get a table “A cute name,” my … Read More
I have two typically French restaurants for you this week: a fine-dining restaurant that calls itself a brasserie and a couscous restaurant anointed Best in Paris by Le Figaro’s crack team of inspectors. The Brasserie du Louvre sits right on … Read More
THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSED Pros: Wonderful food, service, location. Low noise levels. Big outdoor terrace. Cons: Can’t think of any I was disappointed by my first glance at the menu at the Mini Palais, whose “consulting chef” is Eric … Read More
The food at Moustache offers a judicious fusing of East and West. Pros: Good ingredients, original fusion of traditions, pleasant decor Cons: Not in my neighborhood, a bit pricey The second time I went to eat at Moustache, my … Read More
The gambas were served on a bed of fried risotto. Pros: Smiling service, quality food, quiet ambiance Cons: Food a bit too spicy Playing the game of Chicken can be extremely dangerous, but there is little risk involved in … Read More
THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW PERMANENTLY CLOSED Pros: Great food, nice space Cons: Noisy Saturne has been an instant hit. I overheard J.P. Gené, food writer for Le Monde, mention its opening on a Tuesday a couple of … Read More
Chef/owner Daniel Rose garnishes dishes at his restaurant Spring, now reopened in the first arrondissement. Pros: Great food, good service, plenty of space, attractive decor. Cons: Slight problem with the kitchen cleaning arrangements and, snob that I am, location: the … Read More
Carving the slabs of roast meat at Le Louchébem. Photo © ParisUpdate.com Vegetarians should look away now. Le Louchébem is all about meat, and mostly about beef. Its signature dish is l’assiette du rôtisseur: three giant slabs carved off smoking … Read More
The salade pastilla de poulet at the Café du Marché on the Rue de Bretagne in the Upper Marais. A wave of Americophilia seems to have hit Paris lately. Every restaurant popular with thirtyish trendies now has a hamburger (pronounced … Read More
A great place for an enjoyable, torture-free evening with friends. Pros: Good organic wines, great vibe. Cons: Food could be improved on, too many wines to taste at one sitting. It would be difficult to get any closer to the … Read More
