I loved so many things about this little restaurant, from the friendly service to the insider’s vibe to the mismatch serving ware to the fact that it’s open on both Sunday and Monday, when most everything is closed. But my favorite thing about it was undoubtedly the creativity.
Category: Restaurant Reviews
Géosmine Offers the Perfect Marriage of Creativity and Heart
This 11th arrondissement restaurant is a relative newcomer to a neighborhood that already seems nearly saturated with great places to eat. Indeed, the 11th is known above all for food; it’s not home to commerce or even much tourism, something that Chef-Owner Maxime Bouttier sought from the get-go, targeting clientèle whose chief interest is indeed the food.
Maxim’s is as Abuzz as Ever
This is the perfect spot for the see-and-be-seen crowd; a Parisian answer, perhaps, to Tavern on the Green. And with that in mind, the renovation of the storied space has restored everything that has long made Maxim’s so beloved by Parisians.
Au Pied de Cochon Does (Some) Classics Perfectly
Au Pied de Cochon is a testament to another time, perhaps the museum-brasserie par excellence. But one can eat well here, and given the genial service and gorgeous dining room, I frankly can’t see why you wouldn’t.
Bistrot des Tournelles is the Place to Go for Stick-to-Your-Ribs French Fare
The French fare here is perfect for a cold day in the Marais.
Au Petit Panisse is Just as Delightful at Dinner
I first visited Au Petit Panisse several years ago, at lunchtime, and while in rereading my review now I apparently loved it, for some reason, I didn’t remember it all that fondly….
This Young Haute Cuisine Chef Is Approaching Familiar Products with a Novel Eye
This Michelin-starred table is breaking fine dining codes and leading me to question what I expect of certain time-tested ingredients.
Chez Georges Continues to Impress Me
Chez Georges’ consistency is one of the many things I love about it, alongside the conviviality, the history, and the welcome, which boasts that oh-so-Parisian brand of snark and haughtiness. It’s for all of these reasons and so many more that it remains my favorite place to eat classic French food in Paris.
Les Parisiens Is A True Stunner of Haute Bistronomy
The plates at this spot steps from the Musée d’Orsay are as delicious as they are beautiful.
Semilla is the Perfect Blend of Contemporary and Classic
The menu at this industrial-chic bistro frequently offers variations on a theme: Appetizers often hail from the sea (as is perhaps apt, given that it’s owned by the same folks who helm Fish La Boissonnerie across the street), while ceviches and marinated fish are frequent fliers.