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Chez L'ami Jean vs Frenchie vs Les Papilles
Thank you! That sounds amazing! Can I ask a dumb American question, please? What is the attire at dinner? Are nice slacks and shirt appropriate ? It seems casual from the pictures, but I don't want to look stupid and American!
Chez L'ami Jean vs Frenchie vs Les Papilles
Hi! My husband and I are spending a few days in Paris and I need help narrowing down our final meal . We are dining at Le Cinq and Le Bristol for lunch our first two days (we dined at Le Taillevent last time), but I'd like something a tad more casual for our last evening. We will be joined by one of my dearest friends who lives in Paris, so the language barrier is a non-issue.
I've read so many excellent things about all three of these restaurants (Chez L'ami Jean, Frenchie, and Les Papilles) my head is spinning! My husband and I adore a good seared foie gras (we aren't much for pate), and in general we are meat freaks - lamb, pork, beef, duck, etc. My husband isn't a big seafood eater, but will tolerate it. In my dream world I'd love a nice foie gras, followed by a rustic meat dish of some kind. Which of these 3 is best for that sort of meal?
Thank you in advance for reading my post and offering your opinion! I'm so torn!
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L'ami Jean
27 Rue Malar, Paris, Île-de-France 75007, FR
Taillevent
15 Rue Lamennais, Paris, Île-de-France 75008, FR
how much is a la carte @ joel robuchon??
$105 for the "1 course"
$135 for the "2 course"
both include the dessert cart/coffee and amuse bouche.
Looking for some good value / cheap eats in Las Vegas
First Food and Bar is popular and inside the Palazzo. Second the suggestion to eat Bouchon for breakfast. Babreeba and stripburger are across the street and offer great happy hour specials.
Help with San Fran/Napa Itinerary!
Ok, as a follow up question for those that are still reading! I think on the Platypus tour they are promising to take us to small family owned boutique type wineries.. which is great. I think on Sunday we might do a couple of the more commercialized big ones just so we can see a nice range of wineries.
For red: cakebread cellars or silver oak? Which is a better tasting "value" and more interesting. I've had both wines in restaurants before and enjoyed them.
For sparkling: Domaine chandon or Shramsberg. If I go to Domaine is it all grocery store type stuff? Is the Shramsberg all insanely expensive? Which is better overall?
Help with San Fran/Napa Itinerary!
Ubuntu menu looks good.. I'll have to print it to show to my SO and see if I can talk him into it ! I think we are going to hit up Murray Circle for sure. Thanks rworange for your very detailed review/menu list in another post. Definitely helped me make my decision.
Help with San Fran/Napa Itinerary!
As a follow up question.. maybe I should hit the Farmers Market at Ferry Plaza on Tuesday. Flight is at 2:30, so if I got there around 10 AM when they open should give me enough time to roam around and whatnot before leaving at 12:00 to catch my flight. Are the Tuesdays as good as Saturdays? Close enough at least?
Help with San Fran/Napa Itinerary!
Thanks for all the incredible suggestions! I will definitely be adding quite a few to my itinerary. Right off the bat 1550 Hyde looks awesome - a local type place with reasonable prices and wine . I really appreciate all the time you put into your response. I will have to do some serious menu research tonight. Thanks again.
Help me eat in Vegas, please!
Lileor had posted this link below in response to someone else. Craftsteak is included, as is Nobhill (one of my favorites).
MGM is offering Fall Tasting Menus at their restaurants:
http://www.mgmgrand.com/dining/flavor...
Your thoughts on some "oddball" choices for LV dining
Pizza.. skip Grimaldi's and go to Settebello. The pizza is "coal fired" but it's 100% authentic Italian pizza and incredible. If you're driving off the strip anyways, you might as well try the best.
Burger Bar.. yes, I'm a huge fan. I'd upgrade to the Kobe burger (yes it does taste different!).
Celebrating wedding lunch in Las Vegas
Check out rosemary's. It's a bit of a cab ride, but the food is excellent and they offer a lunch menu with gourmet food. Not sure on the pricing, you'd have to call.
Help with San Fran/Napa Itinerary!
I'm headed to San Francisco this weekend with my fiance. I am a very adventurous eater, but he's more of a meat and potatoes kind of guy. We are on a pseudo-budget. Any help is VERY much appreciated. Oh, also we are from Vegas so I'm trying to avoid San Francisco places that also have another Vegas location (ie Michael Mina).
Day 1: Friday night. Plan lands at 8:30 PM, we are staying at the Intercontinental on Howard Street (Soma neighborhood). Any suggestions for a place with good bar food that's open late? My backup is Pearl's burger, but would prefer a place with a good burger or comfort food that has more of a "bar" or "lounge" type atmosphere.
Day 2: Saturday: quick breakfast somewhere near hotel, then Alcatraz tour. Dim Sum in Chinatown (what's the best place for this?), then walk around there and North Beach.. probably get a gelato/coffee somewhere. No major plans in the afternoon, maybe roaming around Haight-Ashbury area some.. would like to ride the cable car at some point up to Nob Hill.
Dinner.. somewhere under $200 for 2 people that's very "San Francisco" in the Union Square/Soma/not too far area. Ideas I've come up with are Gary Danko, and Ame, but open to suggestions.
Day 3: Sunday - Brunch at Farm (yes, no?) then drive to Napa. Probably try to see one winery in the morning then lunch (Boon Fly Cafe?), then another winery.
Wineries - Cakebread, or Del Dotto, or Domaine Carneros, or Van Der Heyden, or Artesa, or Hagafen.
Staying at River Terrace Inn. Would like to stay in that area for dinner.. considering The Pearl (thoughts?)
Day 4: Monday - Platypus tour all day. Would like to do something less "California" for dinner. Thinking Red Rock Cafe BBQ. Is it actually good? We are originally from TX.
Day 5: Drive back to the city and eat Lunch somewhere on the way back to SFO (?) that has parking!
I know this is a long, difficult request.. but any tips/suggestions/etc anyone has are greatly appreciated. I will be sure to write a detailed report when I get back.
