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Jessica Préalpato’s French-Style High Tea is Mindblowingly Good

Posted on March 21, 2025March 23, 2025 by emiglia

Le San Regis is less ostentatious than some other palace hotels, lending a coziness to this nevertheless luxe and gourmet experience. It’s priced at 65 euros per person – 85 if you opt for a coupe of Champagne – and to my mind, it’s worth far more thanks to the professional yet friendly service and, of course, Préalpato’s sheer genius in the kitchen.

Brasserie Lipp is a Storied Parisian Institution Worth a Stop

Posted on March 18, 2025July 8, 2025 by emiglia

Very good food and resolutely, stereotypically, and timelessly Parisian service can be found at this 145-year-old brasserie in Saint-Germain.

Bar Fleuri’s Plat du Jour is Worth Being Scolded Over

Posted on March 11, 2025February 18, 2025 by emiglia

Come for the chicken. Stay for the pie and the vibes.

Le Petit Pharamond May Be My Favorite Parisian Bouillon – with a Few Major Caveats

Posted on February 18, 2025February 11, 2025 by emiglia

I’ve tried many bouillons in Paris, from the gorgeous, historic Bouillon Julien to the relative newcomer Bouillon Pigalle. My most recent foray into the category was Le Petit Bouillon Pharamond, a mainstay of the neighborhood around Les Halles since 1832 specializing in food from Normandy. And despite my worries that it might be a tourist trap, it proved fairly enjoyable… provided you’ve done a bit of research ahead of time.

Cloche Is a Place to See, Be Seen, and Eat Good Beef

Posted on February 11, 2025February 18, 2025 by emiglia

Cloche serves modern plays on classic French bistro dishes in a dimly-lit, see-and-be-seen dining room perfect for a Fashion Week crowd.

FIEF’s Mission is Clear, but There’s Some Fumbling on the Execution

Posted on February 4, 2025January 25, 2025 by emiglia

Stalwartly locavore, 1-Michelin-star FIEF prides itself on sourcing all of its ingredients from the hexagon – which means no coffee, no chocolate, and no vanilla. Instead Chef Victor Mercier takes full advantage of the bounty of France’s terroir to craft a tasting menu featuring surprising and audacious flavor combos, most of which take inspiration from French classics with a slight Asian twist.

NHOMe’s Boundary-Pushing Cuisine Nevertheless Remains Rooted in Comfort

Posted on January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 by emiglia

This fine dining spot steps from the Palais Royal is helmed by the French-Israeli Chef Matan Zaken. The convivial dining room is located in a beautiful vaulted cellar, where guests pull up a chair at a massive, 20-seat table to feast on a 140-euro nine-course tasting.

All Aboard Le Train Bleu for an Old-School French Dining Experience

Posted on December 24, 2024December 24, 2024 by emiglia

This majestic, historic restaurant was first founded in 1900, at the time of the World’s Fair. Today, it oozes luxury and is the perfect place to indulge in tableside service of specialties like steak tartare, roast lamb’s leg, or crêpes suzette.

Chez Fernand is a Homey Bistro Nearly Worth the 6th Arrondissement Prices

Posted on December 10, 2024November 12, 2024 by emiglia

I had one of the first reservations of the night at Chez Fernand, but since I was early and my dining companion was running a few minutes late, I was able to take in the influx of other diners arriving at 7 on the dot to take advantage of this the traditional fare on offer.

Bistro des Lettres Doesn’t Feel Like a Bistro – But It Sure Eats Like One

Posted on December 3, 2024March 23, 2025 by emiglia

The word bistro has come to be loosely defined, though for me, it’s simple: A bistro should be convivial, accessible without a reservation, and showcase hearty, simple food. If you take this definition, Bistro des Lettres doesn’t feel quite like a bistro, at least to me. But close your eyes, and you may change your mind.

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