I’m forever on the lookout for French restaurants doing a great job with the classics, and Aux Crus de Bourgogne is one such spot. Located steps from the bustling rue Montorgueil in the heart of the former market district of Les Halles, this swanky bistro attracts locals and tourists alike with its menu of Parisian classics studded with a host of hearty regional delicacies.
Category: Restaurant Reviews
Le Petit Chardon Offers a Great Setting and Fine Food
Just steps from the picturesque covered Saint-Martin market sits le Petit Chardon, a neo-bistro with a relatively inexpensive menu of slight twists on bistro classics. It’s not the kind of place I would cross Paris for, but if you’re in the neighborhood and looking for a classic vibe with a beautiful dining room and a tiny terrace perfect for people-watching, it’s hard to do better.
Dumbo’s Smashburgers Are Good; Their Veggie Burgers Are Great
If you’re a smashburger Stan, this is Paris’ current go-to.
Au Boeuf Couronné is Well Worth the Trek for Excellent Steak-Frites
Au Boeuf Couronné is one of the old guard spots I’m thrilled still exist in Paris. From its beautiful dining room to the little touches like massive steak knives and crumb removal service to the fact that it’s open every day of the week, it’s an excellent spot to have in your back pocket.
ChoCho is Offering Truly Surprising, Delicious Small Plates
I live for moments when I discover a truly surprising restaurant, one where the flavors and textures actually make me think. After nearly 20 years in this industry, these moments are rare, and yet I lived quite a few at ChoCho.
On Second Thought… Chez Eugène is Kind of Odd
Ultimately, Chez Eugène is a good place to go for classics and a great glass of natural wine, but I can’t in good faith recommend it for anything else.
Seafood-Driven Soces is Worthy of the Hype
At seafood-driven small plates spot Soces, the front-of-house folks manage to be genial, informed, present, and still friendly and as casual as a spot like this merits. And there’s perhaps nowhere you can eat this creatively for less.
Misu Makes My Favorite Kimchi Jigae in Paris
All of the mains at this Korean restaurant in the 15th come in the form of Bansang, a Korean tradition inspired by meals traditionally served to the king and nobles of the Joseon era.
Come a Casa Delivers on its Promise of Homey Italian Fare
Come a Casa is the perfect place to go to feel like you’re in Italy in Paris. The handful of missteps are nearly charming, given the homey quality of the restaurant, service, and plates. And I’ve yet to find anywhere with as delicious a lasagna… and that includes my own house.
L’Almanach Montmartre is Innovating Delicious Flavor Combos in a Warm, Cozy Space
This ultra-creative restaurant is sure to surprise even your most adventurous foodie friends, and yet there’s something here for everyone. The portions are generous – even copious – especially for the price.