Category:
French
Neighbourhood: RIchelieu - Drouot
a quick rise to a Michelin star for this bistrot in the circa 1800 Passage Panorama(oldest covered shopping arcade in Paris). was impressed with the delicious and refined dishes in the menu du marché by japanese chef Sato. taste highlights: crusty…More »
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries,
Cafes
Neighbourhoods: Rue de Bretagne - Marais Nord, Marais
JAI A-DO-RE always a Marais pit-stop. the ikea-sponsored café's sunny courtyard is an oasis in summer when the streets are choked with tourists. for the longest time the only place you can find brewed coffee a la americain(free refills) and…More »
Category:
Moroccan
Neighbourhood: Rue de Bretagne - Marais Nord
et voilà...mon autre lieu favori pour déjeuner dans le Marché de Enfants Rouges. un peu difficile de choisir de la sélection mais j'aime le couscous merguez grillé avec tagine de légumes. et thé à la menthe, bien sûr. bon et surtout pas cher.
(my…More »
Categories:
Gyms,
Restaurants
Neighbourhood: Auteuil
my home away from home(away from home). a short walk from my flat along the seine, i probably spend a lot of down time here than anywhere else. not just to work out in the fully equipped gym. or swim in the all weather pool. or spend an hour steaming…More »
a short walk from the pantheon is one of my favorite finds in Paris. Les Papilles, a caviste-as-bistro, has fairly priced wines from all over France stacked against the walls and pretty much every free space. you're encouraged to peruse and choose…More »
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Denfert-Rochereau
after a long search, found the best chinese restaurant in the city. stick with the basics. like shrimp dumplings w/ noodle soup, roast duck, crispy pork belly, bbq pork and steamed pea shoots or baby brocolli in oyster sauce. beware: gets super…More »
Categories:
French,
Brasseries
Neighbourhood: Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre
here's where i park my toosh a lot. on lazy summer days with a cold drink or expresso, an aperitif before dinner or a late nightcap. the terrace fronting the square is usually packed but comfortably spacious. and always a steady parade of stylish…More »
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre
sleek, upmarket cousin of the rue Saint-Anne canteen, looking quite fab with fashion week types feasting on steaming bowls of udon and nouvelle tapas japonais: salade de pois au sésame et figues, porc iberico grillé, seasnails-leek in creamy yuzu…More »
Category:
Supermarkets
Neighbourhood: 16e - Victor Hugo
if you show up at my door hungry, i will likely feed you poulet rôties aux épices tandoori - roast tandoori chicken - from Picard. my sparsely stocked icebox will always have my favorite frozen food, a bag of mesclun, tomatoes and parmigiano…More »
Category:
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Concorde-Madeleine
there are chocolates. and there are chocolates. but only ONE counts in my book. and before you dismiss me as a snob, try the "coffret maison" - initiation box featuring an assortment of pralines and ganache.
i have done tastings of chocolatiers while…More »
Category:
Bars
Neighbourhood: Sorbonne - Panthéon
frequented this café deep in quartier latin when i lived by the Panthéon. it faces Place de la Contrescarpe, a lively square ringed with bars & restaurants with perfect people-watching terraces. mostly locals & students from the lycées gather here…More »
Category:
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Champs-Elysées
first became aware of japanese chef Tateru Yoshino's restaurant after reading at Le Figaro that food critic François Simon was an avid fan(and i a fan of his t.v show on paris première). more than enough reason, i thought, to visit.
my first meal…More »
this is where i go to grocery shop. for fruit and veggies; cheeses and wines; gourmet and junk food...frankly everything you might need for home and kitchen. my basket will always have: monop' brand chocolate-pistachio ice cream bars, laughing cow &…More »
Category:
Argentine
Neighbourhood: Rambuteau- Arts & Métiers
small, buzzy, butcher-chic argentinian steakhouse. of white tiles, tinned ceilings and bold-faced names. could you get better meat in Paris? Ouais mais it won't be as trippy. madame Carmina suggests postro de choclo (meat-corn pastel), stout…More »
i can't decide on my last meal on earth. BUT i would like to eat that in this unpretentious Basque restaurant that stands out in a city full of haute cuisine. chef-owner Stephane Jégo reinvents food he loved from his grandmas kitchen but keeps true…More »
Category:
French
Neighbourhood: Montparnasse
a shoebox of a bistro with bang-up food cooked in a one man kitchen. a sampling from the seasonal chalkboard menu: truffled oeuf cocotte, poached white asparagus, wild pigeon rôtie with raviole de foie gras and a most excellent pan-roasted iberico…More »
Category:
Modern European
Neighbourhood: Rambuteau- Arts & Métiers
a quietly stylish bistro of chef Alain Pramil who dishes out original flavors in white asparagus soup with a scoop of foie gras glacé; salade de ficoide glaciale(ice plant) with roasted tomatoes & grilled shrimp; cauliflower "cake" w/ pepper…More »
Categories:
Tapas Bars,
French,
Wine Bars
Neighbourhoods: Saint-Michel- Odéon, Saint Germain Des Prés
am a fan of this tiny standing-room only wine bar with fantastic tapas at proletariat prices. eat stuff like croquettes iberico, griddled mushrooms, chicken hearts grilled with garlic & parsley and porky charcuterie. help yourself with the communal…More »
Category:
French
Neighbourhood: Saint-Michel- Odéon
an elegantly hip guy savoy restaurant with a view that looks out to the Notre Dame and Pont Neuf. starched linen but casual in a left bank way. frequented by art dealers-merchants in the area and the occasional bouquinistes(bookseller) along the…More »
a sino-viet hole-in-the-wall in the marais. if the bucket of fresh-fried spring rolls displayed in window don't entice, selection of simple but tasty cooked viands will. choices include chicken, veggie and pork dishes best eaten with a mouthful of…More »
Categories:
Arts & Entertainment,
Culinary Schools
Neighbourhood: 9e
COOK, EAT, RUN . . . à propos.
signed up here for my first-ever cooking class. menu: chicken curry, string beans, steamed rice. joined a group of 7 frenchies to learn how to make a meal from scratch in 30 minutes. i recall doing pretty well though…More »
hidden Paris gems: le Marché des Enfants Rouges. and the pork tonkatsu at this Japanese food stall. very popular among the shopkeepers and hip Marais folks so gets rather busy lunch and weekends. scope out a spot at a communal table and order from…More »
Categories:
Asian Fusion,
Italian,
French
Neighbourhood: Faubourg St-Honoré - Avenue Montaigne
very smart Paris outpost of chef Jean-Georges V. with a menu that borrows liberally from his former Vong restaurant in NYC. the only asian fusion cuisine in Paris when it opened, quite popular with the 8ème crowd and sort of a commissary for…More »
Category:
Moroccan
Neighbourhoods: Mairie du 18e - Lamarck, Montmartre
doing the Montmartre tourist thing? eat here...cool spot, really off the beaten path, where locals go for a couscous fix. a dive you're not likely to hear about if a friend didn't live down the street (merci F!). only serves dinner, always busy and…More »
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Rue de Bretagne - Marais Nord, Marais
previous korean eating in Paris have either been fair or downright dire. and the crowd of diners no guarantee of good, much less authentic. until Maison. the daily selection of banchans are always fresh, homemade and refilled with a smile. the…More »
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre
every summer, this mom&pop ramen house serves Hiyashi Chuka-cold ramen noodle topped with seaweed, egg, roast pork, cucumber and pickled radish served with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce w/ wasabi. a refreshing, tasty, healthy & cheap(8€) hot weather…More »
Categories:
Specialty Food,
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Bourse, Opéra
a gourmet sake and food purveyor in little tokyo that serves a weekday market lunch. come early for a spot at the communal table with like-minded foodists. recent eats: pickled chou, edamame-potato salad, miso and braised beef ribs w/…More »
in my Top 5 Paris eating list. a small wine bar serving à volonté-eat all you can, family style at communal tables laden with generous entrées of pâté de campagne, rillettes de porc, charcuterie, crudités pot de cornichons AND delicious sautéed…More »
meh...the east-west flavors at ze kitchen galerie down the street is better. and the small portions and high prices does not inspire return visits. what's all the buzz about??
Categories:
Modern European,
Asian Fusion,
French
Neighbourhood: Saint-Michel- Odéon
mérite une étoile de michelin? still 'ze' hot spot? at a couple of meals here, found much that i liked. and some out-of-balance fusion flavors and pairings. cardammon-cumin-french food? oysters-king crab-snails in one plate? white chocolate ice…More »
Categories:
Venues & Event Spaces,
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: Saint Germain Des Prés
i love being on the water in Paris. and on the upper deck of this boat café-restaurant and jazz/french rock concert venue. awesome spot to cool down in summer with an ice cold drink as the bateaux mouches sail past on the river seine. sit in the sun…More »
Category:
Modern European
Neighbourhood: Barbès- Gare Du Nord - La Chapelle
curious little place you wouldn't know about unless someone lives nearby. serves up cool cocktails and very cheap dinners where it can be loud but friendly. quite atmospheric on a dark, wet afternoon with a drink in hand and melancholy chanson…More »
Categories:
Kosher,
Middle Eastern,
Food Stands
Neighbourhoods: Rue de Bretagne - Marais Nord, Marais
i'll share this secret 'cuz i like you. this is THE best falafel in Paris. kosher pita bread piled high and thick with fresh veggies, delicious hummus and tender, golden falafel. order to-go and walk to a nearby park or sit on the steps of the…More »
Category:
French
Neighbourhood: Pereire- Cardinet -Courcelles
ma première expérience....avec l'étoile de Michelin - a menu dégustation at Bath's in rue de la Trémoille in the 8ème. so memorable that it was, for a time, the first restaurant i would suggest for special occasions to local friends and visitors on…More »
Category:
Restaurants
Neighbourhoods: Trocadéro- Iéna, Champs-Elysées
une bonne adresse de resto....popular with the suits at lunch and a more local crowd at dinner. delicious, simple, good value(22€ 3-course) bistro just steps from metro Iena. i suggest: steak tartare, magret de canard, braised lamb ribs & for…More »
Category:
Specialty Food
Neighbourhood: Tour Eiffel-Champ de Mars
jamón ibérico(iberian) is the king of hams. and Bellota(acorn in Spanish) is the highest quality prepared exclusively from free-ranging, acorn-munching black-footed wild pigs. the variety of hams hanging fron the ceiling here is quite a sight!!
feast…More »
Category:
French
Neighbourhood: Auteuil
a neighborhood go-to with really good, inexpensive bistro menu. the patio gets packed days/nights...a very chill spot to eat & drink. i love the crispy-skinned confit du canard and will eat 2 plates when super hungry. AT half the price than in trendy…More »
Category:
French
Neighbourhood: Faubourg St-Honoré - Avenue Montaigne
the côte de bœuf here is epic! a hearty, luscious hunk of Aubrac (a very old breed of cattle raised in central france) which comes with irresistable aligòt - potatoes whipped with butter, melted Tomme cheese and garlic until it gets smooth and gooey…More »
Categories:
Bars,
French,
Off Licence
Neighbourhood: Gare de l'Est - Canal St Martin
a chill bar-café often crowded with funky and creative types that inhabit canal st-martin. weekend brunches are very popular and the terrace is a mandatory stop in summer. bon adresse pour apéro ou un repas simple...souvent bondé!
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre
mon japonais préféré à Paris. niché au milieu de la rue Saint-Anne se trouve certainement un des meilleurs restaurants pour la préparation des udons. sit at the bar across the chefs or at high tops by the streetside. and order to share: hiyashi cold…More »
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Boston, MA
Yelping SinceMarch 2009
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