sheila727's Profile
Paris, July, near Place de Vosges
"Sophistication" and "stylish" by themselves don't automatically guarantee marvelous food, but they do ensure that whatever you're served will be more expensive. And your having noted that Pamphlet has an older crowd and tends to have a high proportion of tourists -- to me, that's the antithesis of what I look for in a restaurant. It says fusty, overpriced, and a menu that caters unexcitingly to what tourists expect. And please realize that I'm older, so my comments aren't age-ist. I tend to prefer a relaxed setting for my dining. Have you ever eaten at Au 35, which involves fairly sophisticated dining in a relaxed environment -- and is quite wonderful.
Paris, July, near Place de Vosges
We were just in Paris. Chez Janou was recommended enthusiastically by a colleague of my daughter's, and we were so totally bowled over by our first experience that we chose it again for the final restaurant dinner of our trip. In response to some comments above -- we found a real range of ages and backgrounds there, not at all a primarily younger and less upscale crowd. It was people -- people who relish a meal that really delivers, incredibly efficient and good-natured service, and an atmosphere that puts a smile on your face if it wasn't there already. We made a reservation each time, and stayed till we were ready to leave. We didn't notice anyone asked to leave to make room for others.
I don't know Pamplet. One of my other favorites is Au 35, at 35 rue Jacob in the 6eme. Make a reservation! And La Tourelle is also a wonderful experience -- and a very modestly priced one as well.
Paris Restaurants Open on Sunday
Take a look at Chez Janou. It's really fabulous, fairly moderate, and open every night. The portions are extremely filling, and I'd recommend not getting a full-course meal, which also reduces the price. Wonderful wine selection, and a joyful atmosphere. They're in the 3eme.
http://www.chezjanou.com/
Paris Report
Don't forget Chez Janou in the Marais -- amazing food and spectacular ambiance -- and also Florence Kahn (it was Florence Finklesztain) on the rue des Rosiers in the Marais. There, don't miss the super pletzel sandwiches (among their many wonders), and have everything wrapped to go, and walk over to Place des Vosges and picnic on the grass.
New Yorker living in Paris for 8 months: Where to eat in the 6th?
La Tourelle is a wonderful unrenovated bistro on the rue Hautefeuille, near Pl. St. Andre des Arts. They don't take reservations, but as long as you're there before 7:30 there shouldn't be any problems. Everything made from scratch. Delicious, modestly priced. Filled with regulars. Also try Au 35, at 35 rue Jacob. It's tiny, and you often need a reservation for dinner. Lunch is easier, as the several tables on the sidewalk extend the seating space a bit.
Both absolutely wonderful.
