You don’t need to cross Paris to try Le Soufflot, but the next time you’re in the area, stumble in to encounter a totally typical Parisian experience.
Author: emiglia
Chantefable is a Fun Vibe but Far from Deserving of All the Accolades
Chantefable offers decent French food at good prices in a beautiful room in the far-flung 20th.
If You Want to Know How Raclette Got its Name, Turn to le Chalet Savoyard
Come for the raclette and stay for the Berthoud.
JojoandCo Lends a Sweet Dose of Modernity to the Marais
These pastries would have been worth the stop even if you couldn’t dine in, but the on-site tables, to my mind, make it a must.
Dandelion is a Creative, Modern Restaurant Pushing the Boundaries of Contemporary French Food
Of late, I’ve started to perceive a pleasant pendulum swing back to our roots, a return to a certain Frenchness I adore. It’s not about undoing the modernity that’s come before; it’s just about suffusing it with a bit more rootedness. And it’s something that truly comes center-stage at Dandelion.
Jessica Préalpato’s French-Style High Tea is Mindblowingly Good
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
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
Come for the chicken. Stay for the pie and the vibes.
For Excellent Roast Chicken, Head to Brasserie Bellanger
This neo-brasserie offers great iterations of French classics at reasonable prices in a fun, hip ambiance.
Cornichon is Even Better Than I Expected
I eat in a lot of old-school (and wannabe old-school) spots, and I often find myself considering what makes a place surprising or different. For me, what makes le Cornichon so great is its authenticity. You really feel the desire to bring out the best of an old-style café with just a few touches that make it a bit more unique and a bit more delicious.