The bar area at le Castiglione and Chez Flottes (the Croque Imperial is a personal favorite) serves throughout the day. Popular spots for the local workers in this pricey neighborhood.

Anything that must be prepared to order will be just fine. If you like Poulet roti/ frites, like me, don't order it at odd hours; reheating can be an issue with rotisserie dishes.

We happen to like the way steak tartare is prepared at Balzar; it is open late on Sundays.

Chez Flottes, on rue Cambon, once called Brasserie Flottes, is quite ok. If you sit in the bar area there will be no pressure to order a full meal, and they serve throughout the day.

The extensive menu at Chez Flottes, available on line, should satisfy everyone. Don't miss the Aligote. Situated across from the Concorde metro.

There are a number of quality spots near the the Cadran; Dr. T has reviewed many of them. I would add Florimond and Cafe Constant (no reservations/ bar seating available).

We always eat light in the evening, and usually frequent the high end cafes, like Cafe Constant, and the upscale hotels that offer bar menus. Also, some of the brasseries have tables in their bar areas.

Le Dali, in the Hotel Meurice, will provide you with an upscale ambiance and him with basic brasserie fare. Pricing reflects the location. He will also like the menus at Cafe Castiglione and Chez Flottes, all within walking distance.

A former favorite, the prix-fixe lunch was a good deal. Lunch menu is now 80 euros, but they are only open two days per week at midday and the options are few. Dress tends to be on the formal side, and they do not "encourage" tourists, in my experience. Still, for a special occasion, it belongs on a short list.

You should have few problems at the high-end cafes, brasseries and hotel restaurants, especially at midday. If you do bring your husband along just to watch you eat, please tell the wait staff that you are Canadian.

Au Bascou should be close by, and the prix-fixe lunch is a good deal.

Another old spot with a Hemingway connection is La Palette, on rue du Seine. The only thing changed is the absence of the free-standing Turkish toilet. Gallerie Documents is just down the street, at no. 53, if you want a poster or print from that era.

Hemingway would not have approved of the Meurice, but we like Le Bar 228; great Martini's and live jazz in the evening. A good place for a Club sandwich too; and who cares about the absurd prices on a special occasion, right?

The 7th & 6th offer lots of terrasse seating. Admittedly it usually means a few tables on the sidewalk, with an umbrella if you are lucky. We don't have a problem with that. There are a few with large terrasse seating like Cafe D'esplanade or La palette; check out their sites. The French are good with kids, provided they are well behaved. Good luck.

Try the steak house, au Boeuf Couronne, or it's namesake, Petit Boeuf.

There is a fine Italian, RAP, on rue Rodier, however it is very upscale in quality and price. The menu may not appeal to teens.

9 people at Cafe Constant.......Good Luck! You do know this tiny bistro doesn't take reservations?

Also, please note that some of the most expensive dishes may not be included on the package menu. I don't know how flexible they would be re supplements etc. Worth a try.

He owns the hotel, and offers a package deal for under 700 euros for two. We love the Homard and Bresse dishes. Our last visit was about four hours long; thank God the hotel was close by.

LGF has a fine lunch menu for 96 euros, three courses. No signature dishes at that price, but you get the same ambiance and fine service.

Dr. Talbott just posted some comments on this issue, check out his blog.

Check out the limited menu at the Meurice bar, superb sandwiches etc at prices to match. Le Castiglione, just down the street, is a favorite high-end cafe where you can eat at the bar or in the bar area. Chez Flottes is a few blocks away where you can be served in the bar area throughout the day. All of those mentioned have menus online.

Good choice, and I believe that the 59 euro prix-fixe menu is also avaiable in the evening. It is basically the same menu always available in the bar area. The homard dish is great. For a weekend lunch we also like Goumard, on rue Duphot.

L'avel is an OK seafood place with a kiddie menu. You can eat cheaply in this transient oriented area, just don't expect too much.

Brasserie du louvre should be open and has flexible hours, like an early dinner reservation. Menus in the 30 to 35 euro range.

Oops, the two bars closed earlier this month. The Bar Vendome is open but that is more restaurant than bar. I guess these are two of the rehab projects coming for the Ritz.

We are partial to the Meurice bar, and the Hemingway bar (Ritz) for a Martini or two. Proper dress is encouraged.

I have several blazers with special security pockets, they work great. Nice shoes and a tie will also affect where you are seated, IMO.

Cafe du Commerce should be nearby, they have a kiddie menu at around 10 euros. Check it out.

Voltaire has a traditional, comfort menu, pricey but good. Le Grand Vefour is also traditional, and a great buy if you stick to the prix-fixe menu. So a third choice could be a more adventurous bistro, like those favored on this site or by Dr. Talbott.