Meat is typically a cornerstone of French dining, but at Prévelle, Romain Méder is focusing on plants first. And that’s not the only way this young chef is turning heads.
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Le Bistrot des Fables is Not My Favorite Bistro… But I’m Glad it Exists
Le Bistrot des Fables is not my favorite restaurant in Paris, but it does scratch an important itch. With its reasonable prices and copious – and possibly even excessive – portions of easy-to-love French classics without too many bells and whistles, it would be commendable no matter its location. But seeing as it’s just a few steps from the Eiffel Tower, it’s even easier to recommend this bistro.
MOF Charcutier Arnaud Nicolas Knows So Much More than Pâté
If MOF charcutier Arnaud Nicolas only did charcuterie well, it would be reason enough to come to his 7th arrondissement restaurant. But that’s far from the case – and that’s why I love it.
Flee Firmin le Barbier – You’re Better Off at a Supermarket
The promise of Firmin le Barbier’s stated goal of adding Thai twists to French classics in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower is a good one. Too bad it’s so poorly fulfilled.
Le Jules Verne is a Pure Delight
Le Jules Verne was the very first Michelin-starred restaurant I ever went to, and now, just days after it earned its second star, I returned to enjoy one of the most pleasant, surprising, truly delicious fine dining meals I’ve ever had the pleasure to eat.
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.
Old School Flavors with Old World Charm at Le Bistrot de Paris
For an Old World bistrot that understands the assignment within spitting distance of the Musée d’Orsay, look no further.
Café des Ministères Is the Ideal Spot for Consequential Portions of Classic French Food
Café des Ministères is exactly what one hopes for from a classic French bistro – the kind that has become thin on the ground in Paris in recent years.
In a World Forever Changed, L’Ami Jean Remains Resolutely the Same
In the five years since my last visit, L’Ami Jean’s approach to Basque fare has remained just as pantagruelesque as ever.
Café Constant Has Taken its Final Bow… and Café Lignac Was Waiting in the Wings
Cyril Lignac has taken the torch from the illustrious Christian Constant, now retired.