Sarah Emily Miano
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The best Italian restaurant in Paris? Pros: Impeccable service, exquisite food, chic but charming atmosphere Cons: Exorbitantly priced wine, no fixed-price menu in the evening For several years now, I’ve been on a quest to find the best Italian restaurant … Read More
Yard
Industrial-style decor in a trendy lunch/brunch spot. Pros: charming decor, good atmosphere, no-fuss food Cons: slow but abrupt service, limited menu options Yard does not go that extra mile to impress. When I arrived, two tall, blond waitresses greeted … Read More
Miel et Paprika
Arty ambiance and flavored rums. Pros: Jovial chef, romantic atmosphere, inventive dishes Cons: No set-price menu Expect a warm welcome from the jolly white-hatted chef and proprietor of this quaint restaurant near the Marché d’Aligre. Shaking hands, Guillaume informs … Read More
Philou
Customers can express themselves on the slips of paper on Ingo Maurer’s chandelier at Philou. Pros: fine traditional fare, vibrant atmosphere Cons: none, except for popularity potential, which might make it hard to get a table “A cute name,” my … Read More
Walter Benjamin Archives
There are a fair number of reasons that you might be drawn to the Marais for the current exhibition at Le Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme. You’re the kind of person, say, who revels in puzzles, brainteasers, artifacts … Read More