The decor of many colors is not to everyone’s taste. Pros: Delightful, original cuisine; charming service; great wine pairings Cons: Decor needs work In many ways, Le Tintilou is still a work in progress – chef-owner Jean-François Renard took over … Read More
Les Banquettes has many things to recommend it, including a terrace and a whimsical decor. Pros: Adorable atmosphere; no-slouch service; simple, sincere cuisine Cons: Food lacks the kick of the decor I had checked out the place often when cutting … Read More
The Dôme du Marais has seen better days. Imagine the delight I took in discovering a restaurant in a former 18th-century auction house in the heart of the Marais, recently reopened after refurbishment … Favorite
Paris is hosting exhibitions of two artists, Kees Van Dongen (1877-1968) and Gino Severini (1883-1966), whose work is unintentionally complementary. The two shared nearly identical lifespans, and each chose Paris as his home for long periods of time. Although both … Read More
A waiter on the run at Savy in Paris’s eighth arrondissement. Pros: Old-fashioned brasserie decor; fast, friendly, efficient service; good, solid food Cons: A bit pricey How many times have I complained that there are no decent restaurants on or … Read More
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
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
Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée. For my last review for Paris Update for the foreseeable future, my editor treated me royally to the only Alain Ducasse restaurant in Paris (apart from the Jules Verne) that I hadn’t yet tried: … Read More
Chef Gilles Choukroun chats with a customer in front of his new decor by graffiti artist Da Cruz. When I reviewed MBC a couple of years ago, shortly after it opened, I ended the piece by saying I’d gladly go … Read More
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
