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The Parisian Brasserie – that venerable institution that is typically open 24/7, where restaurant goers come dressed casually or in their classic Parisian fashion – is making a comeback. While there are literally over 1,000 brasseries in Paris, several can now be counted on…
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In Village d’Auteuil close to Roland Garros, Le Congrès is a friendly neighborhood brasserie with a stable clientele of repeat customers who faire la bise with the staff, (greet with two kisses on the cheek). Such is life in Paris, where going…
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Le Procope claims to be the oldest restaurant in Paris, opening shop in 1686 during the time of France’s greatest king, Louis XIV. In the busy 6th Arrondissement near Boulevard Saint-Germain des Près and Odeon, Le Procope principally caters to tourists,…
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For years Gallopin was on my shortlist of places to try, but I never quite made it to Le Bourse area, and the fact that it had a multi-lingual menu discouraged me from going. So when my wife, two boys and…
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When I asked my French colleague if he could recommend a good brasserie with quality steak he did not hesitate: ‘’Terminus Nord.’’ Located across from Gare du Nord, it would not be on my shortlist of destinations, in part due…
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In a “bistro-chic†ambiance, the chef offers a traditional cuisine with a modern twist. The seasonal recipes change daily according to the markets or at the least, the side dish is modified. Did you spot the boudin basque pommes en l’air? Well, tonight,…
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Bruno Doucet, chef and owner of the famous La Régalade restaurant in the 14th Arrondissement, just opened his deuxième (second) restaurant, La Régalade Saint-Honoré, in the 1st Arrondissement on famed street Rue Saint-Honoré, which is as fabulous as his première restaurant. Smaller and in a more modern…
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Café de la Paix opened in the Grand Hôtel de la Paix in 1862, and remains a grand café and restaurant to this day, within view of the opulent Opéra Garnier. During the Belle Epoque period in the late 1890s, royalty…
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As George Bernard Shaw said, “there is no love sincerer than the love of food.â€Â And as Jacques Pepin, one of France’s greatest chefs noted, “nothing is more gratifying for a cook than to see people enjoying their food.â€Â At Chez Dumonet,…
Read MoreOpen all hours of the day, every day of the week, this old-fashioned brasserie is perfect for a mid-day snack after shopping at nearby stores like Dehillerin, or after a late night out, for an early morning rejuvenation of coffee and…
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