The gambas were served on a bed of fried risotto. Pros: Smiling service, quality food, quiet ambiance Cons: Food a bit too spicy Playing the game of Chicken can be extremely dangerous, but there is little risk involved in … Read More
Saturne is as good as all the reviewers have been saying. Pros: Great food, nice space Cons: Noisy Saturne has been an instant hit. I overheard J.P. Gené, food writer for Le Monde, mention its opening on a Tuesday a … Read More
The generous eggs-mayo at Chez Georges came with a garnish of sliced tomatoes. On a steaming day back in July, I sank gratefully into my seat in the comfortably air-conditioned back room at Chez Georges, an old-style, seemingly eternal … … Read More
Chef/owner Daniel Rose garnishes dishes at his restaurant Spring, now reopened in the first arrondissement. Pros: Great food, good service, plenty of space, attractive decor. Cons: Slight problem with the kitchen cleaning arrangements and, snob that I am, location: the … Read More
Better than the average crêpe. I am quite a foodie, but I have a neighbor who beats me hands down. While I am prepared to hop on a TGV and travel for a fantastic meal, he literally flies … Favorite
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Is he looking for the waiter at Racines? Pros Excellently sourced food, simply prepared Cons No wine list, high prices, no lunch special, lackadaisical service Although it took a few months to reach me, the word on the street was … Read More
The poached egg with tomato coulis and cilantro cream. Photo © ParisUpdate.com Pros: More-than-decent food, good wines, pleasant service Cons: service a bit slow, decor needs a rethink Just back from a week in rural Ontario with some of my … Read More
Carving the slabs of roast meat at Le Louchébem. Photo © ParisUpdate.com Vegetarians should look away now. Le Louchébem is all about meat, and mostly about beef. Its signature dish is l’assiette du rôtisseur: three giant slabs carved off smoking … Read More
HIGH-END AVIAN REAL ESTATE You may not have noticed, but Paris is teeming with wild animals, and not just the usual urban foxes, pigeons and sparrows in the parks, and rats in the sewers and Métro tunnels. The capital’s kestrels … Read More
