It is with absolutely zero sideeye that I say that Vins des Pyrénées is the sort of place first-timers to Paris would adore.
Category: Paris et Ma Vie
All things Parisian, and tidbits about my life
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.
Le Goncourt Doesn’t Wow Me
There’s definitely some talent in the kitchen here, but where has all the service gone?
Il Carpaccio Offers Italian Flavors with Innovative Touches
This Michelin-starred Italian restaurant never sacrifices heart for luxury, more than fulfilling the chefs’ stated mission of “complexity presented in simplicity.”
Carl Marletti is a Master of Many Pastry Forms
Carl Marletti has a host of stalwarts in addition to a handful of seasonal creations in his jewel-like Latin Quarter shop, and with a range this wide, it’ll be a long time before I’ve run out of things to taste.
My Recommendation of Ran Comes with Caveats
Japanese flavors with Old World flair define this beautiful dining room in the 8th, where flavors are a bit uneven but cocktails are on point.
Mamagoto Is A Franco-Japanese Fusion Spot Worth a Return Trip
Self-styled as a “Franco-Japanese cantine,” the latter word a common reference to a local’s spot, the sort of restaurant where you can stop in and grab a bite and feel like a regular, Mamagoto has been on my list of spots to try for quite some time.
Chefs à Table Is My New Happy Place
It’s no secret that appetizers often outshine mains in terms of creativity and innovation, but here, the opposite is true, for as lovely as the starters were, the mains blew me away.