Benjamin Schmitt’s eponymous, terroir-driven restaurant takes full advantage of the light-filled space, exuding the warmth of the chef himself, whose Michelin-spangled past at such spots as Le Meurice and Taillevent shines through.
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Pristine is an Insider’s Spot – But I’m Happy to Share
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.
Shinjuku Pigalle Reminds Me of My Favorite Osakan Street Food
Shinjuku Pigalle is a self-avowed provider of “Japanese family cooking” – and it shows.
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.
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.
Laurent Dubois’ Restaurant at Printemps du Gout is Even Better Than Before
I didn’t think Laurent Dubois’ croque monsieur could improve, and I’m so glad to have been proven wrong.
Perception is the Most Exquisite Franco-Korean Fusion I’ve Sampled Thus Far
Franco-Korean fusion might seem like an outlier, but it’s actually a category proliferating quite a bit on the Parisian culinary landscape, of late, thanks in large part (I believe, anecdotally, but I’m…
‘Rose Bakery’ Shows That the French Are Not Nearly as Chauvinistic As You’d Think
English baked goods do indeed exist in Paris.
A Sweet Stop at Sucre Coeur
A pastry shop with a focus on seasonal, organic ingredients just below Montmartre.
There’s a New Best Fried Chicken in Town (at Pompette)
Fried chicken is just one of the many small delights coming out of chef Jordan Robinson’s kitchen.