My favorite French onion soup in Paris… and a few missteps.
Author: emiglia
Café Les Deux Gares May Well Be My New Local
I am not the first to fall for Café les Deux Gares; it’s already been lauded by far mightier pens than mine. But thanks to the friendly staff, cozy dining room, and view over the train tracks of Gare de l’Est (I promise, it’s dreamier than it sounds), it may well have secured its spot as my new local.
Galanga is a Fine Dining Gem Steps from the Champs Elysées Offering Surprises at Every Turn
The 8th is not usually my favorite neighborhood in Paris in which to eat, but the fine dining chops of Chef Thomas Danigo, whose Galanga is located within the luxe boutique hotel Monsieur Georges, has me changing my tune.
Pavyllon is Exactly What I Hope for in Fine Dining
French Chef Yannick Alléno marries French technique and British terroir to near perfection in Mayfair.
The Food is Fine and the Atmosphere Lovely at Vins des Pyrénées
It is with absolutely zero sideeye that I say that Vins des Pyrénées is the sort of place first-timers to Paris would adore.
Rubbing Shoulders with Hemingway’s Ghost at Polidor
A classic bistro worth its salt.
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.
ACÀ Pigalle Scratches an Itch
With a menu of both corn and flour tortillas and a house-made hot sauce that actually packs some heat, however, El Guacamole is a good standby. But when I heard that its sister restaurant, ACÀ Pigalle, also made fish tacos, it seemed high time to make the pilgrimage to Montmartre.
Shinjuku Pigalle Reminds Me of My Favorite Osakan Street Food
Shinjuku Pigalle is a self-avowed provider of “Japanese family cooking” – and it shows.
Le Goncourt Doesn’t Wow Me
There’s definitely some talent in the kitchen here, but where has all the service gone?