Guido da Siena: “The Adoration of the Magi” (1270-80). © Bernd Sinterhauf, Lindenau Museum, Altenburg, 2008 Paris is paradise for Italophiles this spring, with two museums – the Musée du Luxembourg and the Musée Jacquemart-André – offering exquisite shows of … Read More
The lobster with sweetbreads was pricey butsuperb Pros: Pleasant decor and buzz, good service Cons: Square plates, limited wine list Believe it or not, when Bertie the Gastrohound and I turned up early at L’Ardoise Gourmande for a fivesome the … Read More
AIRWAY ROBBERSWho are these modern-day bandits who seem to commit an armed robbery of a Paris jewelry store every few months, then escape by fleeing into the Métro and hopping onto a plane? The French police call them “les braqueurs … Read More
The succulent slow-cooked veal came with seasonal baby vegetables. Pros: Ace ingredients, great staff Cons: A bit pricey, but good ingredients don’t come cheap; picturesque, but very rickety spiral staircase up to the designer restrooms. On its business card, Passage … Read More
View of the Château de Versailles and the Orangery. Etienne Allegrain.© RMN/Franck Raux If he were to walk the earth today, Jules Hardouin-Mansart (1646-1708) might be surprised to discover that his name has gone down in history as a term … Read More
The beef was there, but where was the excitement? Pros: An extensive wine cellar, good products. Cons: A lack of that infectious pride in outstanding products that sets other caves à manger (like Papilles) apart. Styling itself as a bistro-cave … Read More
Tapas with a twist are a specialty of the house. Pros: Outstanding vegetable cooking; great staff; restful, understated decor. Cons: Wine list a bit short; at these prices, diners could be seated a little less cheek by jowl; two dinner … Read More
VILLA ARPEL A life-sized re-creation of the set for the Villa Arpel, practically a character in Jacques Tati’s marvellous 1958 film Mon Oncle, will be on display in the Halle Curial at Centquatre (104, rue d’Aubervilliers/5, rue Curial, 75019 Paris). … Read More
GO, JOHNNY, GO Johnny Hallyday, France’s beloved ersatz Elvis, plans to bow out of show biz with a good-bye tour beginning at the Stade de France on May 29. Get your tickets now. Favorite
ONLINE BOOKING Some of the museums run by the city of Paris are finally entering the modern age and selling tickets online, but only for certain temporary exhibitions. The good news is that there is no extra charge for booking … Read More
