Massive portions of delicious rice noodles with balanced heat and lots of intestines.
Tag: Paris
Benjamin Schmitt Knows Exactly How to Marry Comfort and Class
Benjamin Schmitt’s eponymous, terroir-driven restaurant takes full advantage of the light-filled space, exuding the warmth of the chef himself, whose Michelin-spangled past at such spots as Le Meurice and Taillevent shines through.
Au Bougnat Offers Authenticity and Heart Near Notre Dame
If you’re near Notre Dame and are looking for a bistro-style spot with friendly service, a cozy dining room, pretty good food, and a lot of heart… this is the one I’d send you to.
Carl Marletti is a Master of Many Pastry Forms
Carl Marletti has a host of stalwarts in addition to a handful of seasonal creations in his jewel-like Latin Quarter shop, and with a range this wide, it’ll be a long time before I’ve run out of things to taste.
My Recommendation of Ran Comes with Caveats
Japanese flavors with Old World flair define this beautiful dining room in the 8th, where flavors are a bit uneven but cocktails are on point.
Ippudo Ramen is “The Most Famous Tonkatsu Ramen Shop” in Japan – and I’ve Got One Down the Block
Ippudo is a Japanese chain boasting a few outposts in Paris. The menu is pleasantly short, featuring thrree donburi bowls and three types of ramen – shoyu, veggie, and tonkatsu – each of which can be dressed up as “tamago” (with egg) or “special (with even more toppings) for just a few extra euro.
Le Comptoir du Relais Makes a Mad Steak Tartare, But It’s Not Worth Queuing For
“I do not wait in line for food,” I warned my friend when she suggested we have lunch at le Relais du Comptoir. The storied 6th arrondissement bistro does not take reservations,…
Delicious Dumplings (and More!) at 21G Dumpling
Come to this dumpling spot with a big appetite – or lots of friends!
Le Chateaubriand Is Just as Lovely as I Hoped It Would Be
While I sadly cannot compare today’s Le Chateaubriand to past iterations, it certainly seems to me that Chef Aizpitarte has not lost his edge.
Nellu Brings A Creative Approach Reminiscent of the 11th to the Heart of the Marais
In bringing such internationally-influenced, precise, creative food (and natural wine) to the heart of the Marais, Nellu certainly seems to be onto something.