Pros: Fun, cozy, foodie-friendly, great service Cons: None I dined at Les Petits Plats on the same day that I lunched at Septime – yes, it’s a hard life – and loved them both for different reasons. Septime is hip, … Read More
Pros: Eccentric atmosphere, ample portions Cons: Limited seating, solo service After several misses, we found the place: a doll-sized Japanese restaurant nestled on a hill between the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont and Belleville. Ducking through the split noren curtains, we entered … Read More
The violent murder in the Alpes-Maritime region of wealthy widow Ghislaine Marchal in June 1991 has long fascinated the French press and public. Marchal’s body was discovered in her property’s cellar, which had been barricaded from within. On the wall, … Read More
Le Garde Robe is known for its organic and biodynamic wines, excellent charcuterie and cheese plates, and small number of rickety tables and chairs, but the king is its croque monsieur, made with Comté and jambon de Bayonne (the ham … Read More
Reader Carol Clark writes: “I don’t know where the best croque monsieur is, but I know where the worst one is: the small Brasilia café at 36, avenue de l’Opera. It used to have the best lunches – good hot … Read More
For reader Jacqueline, the organic Boulangerie Moisan (59, rue Fondary, 75015 Paris), which has a number of shops in Paris, makes the best baguette. Click here for the full list of outlets. Favorite
The Dardenne brothers have long been the darlings of the Cannes film festival, winning the Palme d’Or twice (for Rosetta in 1999 and L’Enfant in 2005), and in this year’s festival picking up the Grand Prix for their new movie, … Read More
“Croque monsieur? Actually, I prefer a croque madame. I rate Café M (17, rue Châteaudun, 75009 Paris),” says reader Michael Barker. Click here to send us your “best in Paris” recommendations. Favorite
The best croque monsieur in Paris? The Café le Nemours (2 pl Colette, 75001 Paris), says NPR journalist Susan Stamberg. Click here to send us your “best in Paris” recommendations. Favorite
We visited Ralph Lauren’s restaurant (173 Boulevard St Germain, 75006 Paris; tel.: 01 44 77 76 00) again this last visit and, again, it came through with consistently delicious food and exquisite surroundings and service. When I asked about their … Read More
