It is with absolutely zero sideeye that I say that Vins des Pyrénées is the sort of place first-timers to Paris would adore.
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.
Shinjuku Pigalle Reminds Me of My Favorite Osakan Street Food
Shinjuku Pigalle is a self-avowed provider of “Japanese family cooking” – and it shows.
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.
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.
Papi’s Short-and-Sweet Menu of Fresh Pasta Is Pretty Perfect
Fresh pasta and fantastic service makes this Franco-Japanese spot a total winner.
Kubri Is a Home Run for Lebanese Small Plates in the 11th
Contemporary, creative Lebanese dishes in a comfortable, cozy dining room.
Le Comptoir du Relais Makes a Mad Steak Tartare, But It’s Not Worth Queuing For
“I do not wait in line for food,” I warned my friend when she suggested we have lunch at le Relais du Comptoir. The storied 6th arrondissement bistro does not take reservations,…
Lunch at Orgueil is a Total Steal
Perhaps one of the best-kept secrets in Paris (and frankly, I’m not sure why we’re keeping it…) is the lunchtime formule. Restaurants from Michelin-starred palaces to small corner bistros will often offer…
Funky Ba is the Place to Be for Excellent Thai Food at Unbeatable Prices
I don’t need another spot for Thai food in Paris… unless it’s raining.