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Sage versus Le Cirque?
We will be in Vegas this weekend for the first time, staying at the Bellagio. We have dinner reservations Saturday at Sage but Le Cirque gets so much love on these boards, I'm wondering if we should change that. Or would Le Cirque be an option for pre-theater on Sunday instead? We have tickets for O. Would that give us enough time? Does the pre-theater menu give a good indication of the restaurant?
Also, any recommendations for a nice Sunday brunch?
Thanks!
Loire/Burgundy itinerary feedback
The mustard visit sounds like a great idea - thanks! I also like the sound of the liqueur tasting. If it's not a dumb question, how would I arrange a tasting?
Loire/Burgundy itinerary feedback
We are going for a ten day trip in a couple of weeks to Loire and Burgundy and I 'm looking for some feedback. We have reservations at Bon Labourer in Chenonceaux, Chateau Breuil in Cheverny, L'Esperance, and Ma Cusine in Beaune. Pretty open on price range but prefer French food, either traditional or modern.
I am looking for lunch suggestions in Amboise, Blois, Autun, and Dijon. At this time of year, is it easier just to wander around and find something that looks good?
Would you suggest Chez Guy or one of the wine lunches between Beaune and Dijon?
Any "don't miss" restaurants or foodie experiences?
Thanks in advance!
Proper attire for Le Cinq (Paris) at lunchtime?
Definitely a jacket - although they will graciously supply one if you don't bring your own.
Lunch vs. Dinner - A question of Service and "Experience"
My husband and I had lunch at Le Cinq and it was amazing. We spent over three hours there and had absolutely no complaints about the experience. One word of caution - we had the set menu with the wine pairings and the price was great for that portion; however, with all of the extras (like champagne) that we also had, it was a VERY expensive meal.
Tours, Chenonceaux, Amboise, Chartres -– notes and warnings...
Eek! We have plans to stay at Auberge du Bon Laboureur for two nights and have dinner in March - now I'm really worried.
We have been in a similar situation - only table in a nice restaurant/hotel - and found it amusing rather than uncomfortable so maybe it won't be too bad.
6-day driving food/scenic tour departing from paris (and arriving back in paris). Help!
We did a four night trip with overnights on Mont St Michel, Bayeux, Honfleur, and Rouen. The first day was a long drive from Paris and, even though we stopped in Chartres for lunch, I wish we had spent the night. Lots of great scenery and food for a six day trip.
In March, we are taking a longer trip and will probably follow Souphie's suggestion and loop through Burgundy and Alsace - although I m also considering a Loire/Bordeaux loop.
Borough Market [London]
Their site says that they will be open at 10:00 on NYE. Any opinions on whether that would be a good time to go? This will be our first day in London but it sounds like fun and we will have a mini kitchen available.
London - New Year's week
Thank you for the suggestions. We have lunch reservations at The Ledbury on Tuesday and dinner reservations at The Square on Thursday. Is it a mistake to do both?
Also, we decided on Savoir Faire for an early NYE dinner - they're serving their regular menu which looks tasty and then we can wander around for a bit until we get cold and give up.
We also have lateish reservations at Les Deux Salon on Wednesday - will that be too much after the Swan for early lunch?
Still very undecided about tea. The Manderville looks good but so does Claridges.
We will probably try Rules instead of The Ivy for pre-theatre but I haven't got theatre tickets yet so that will have to wait a day or two.
And finally - any thoughts on Clos Maggiore? It looks beautiful and is very close to our hotel.
London - New Year's week
We will be in London for a week, arriving December 31. It's a last minute trip so I'm trying to pull together dining ideas. Any help appreciated!
We will be staying near Covent Garden so I'm interested in local restaurants but don't mind traveling for good food. We generally only want one big meal a day. I like to take advantage of lunch deals at nice restaurants but given the short daylight hours, may have to pass on this and go for dinners instead.
This is very vague but what I have so far:
12/31 - I know we will be tired and jet-lagged so I am looking for an early (but festive) dinner in the Covent Garden area.
1/1 - Brunch at Indigo. Not sure how much will be open in the evening - maybe a nice pub?
1/2 - Lunch near the British Museum? Sunday night recommendations?
1/3 - Pre-theater at The Ivy? Is it worth it?
1/4 - Looking for a great tea after the V&A. I have read mixed reviews about The Orangery - any other suggestions? What about Harrods? We'll probably skip dinner tonight.
1/5 - Lunch at the Swan and probably late tea at the Tate. Again, may skip dinner.
1/6 - Last night so I would like something special. Maybe Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's or La Gavroche? Open to suggestions.
Thanks!
Normandy help
Thank you very much - this is very helpful! Any other suggestions for Bayeux?
Specific recommendations for food in Cannes, Nice, Eze
Another late post but I agree with Bacon - we had a marvelous lunch there, although I only went for the bouillabaisse tasting. In Nice, we thought the food at Millesime 82 was only ordinary although the service was very good. On the other hand, Flaveur was really good with interesting taste combinations and a charming host. If you are in the mood to splurge, the hand's down best meal we had in the south of France was at La Reserve Beaulieu - beautiful location, great food, and great service.
Normandy help
We are about to go on a very brief trip to Normandy. This board has been very helpful before so I am hoping for restaurant suggestions for this trip. We like real French food but don't expect every meal to be Michelin quality. Unfortunately, we can't handle two great meals a day any more so are looking for lighter lunches and nice dinners. Price isn't a primary concern but we don't want to go overboard on every meal. Itinerary as follows:
Friday lunch - Chartres. Maybe La Vieille Maison or Les Feuillantines?
Friday night - Mont St Michel. We are staying on the island and I have no real hope for excellent food. It will be the end of a long day so probably don't want to leave the island. Any suggestions for at least a decent meal?
Saturday lunch - maybe somewhere along the coast above Bayeux?
Saturday dinner - Bayeux. Maybe La Rapiere or Table de Terroir?
Sunday lunch - maybe Trouville or Honfleur? Or somewhere along the coast between Bayeux and Honfleur
Sunday dinner - already have reservations at Sa.Qua.Na. Great recommendations but I have no real idea about the food. Also, will a nice sweater, collared shirt, and slacks be OK or will my husband need a jacket?
Monday lunch and dinner - Rouen. No ideas so far and Gill is closed. This will be our last night so I would like a nice dinner.
I appreciate any help. Thanks!
L'Atelier de Jean-Luc Rabanel
Thank you. Since I am only two or three days away, I had better make a decision and get calling! I have pretty much decided to skip Rabanel this trip. We already have a number of higher-end dining experiences booked and it just sounds a little too much for me.
Au Brin de Thym looks nice but I haven't found any information on L'Effenage. I have also seen good reviews for La Gueule de Loup - any experience there?
L'Atelier de Jean-Luc Rabanel
Thank you for the suggestions. I like to make reservations ahead of time but I'm not really sure how the timing will work out for our first day. So it will be a Friday but in March - do you think we could wait and make a reservation when we get there (probably around 1 or 2 PM the same day)?
L'Atelier de Jean-Luc Rabanel
Thanks, Parigi. Under the circumstances, I think we will look for something a little more relaxing. Any suggestions?
L'Atelier de Jean-Luc Rabanel
Has anyone eaten here recently? These reviews seem quite mixed. To complicate matters further, the best time for us to eat here would be the day we arrive and we will be at least somewhat jet-lagged. I couldn't find opening times and not sure if an early dinner - maybe 7:30? although earlier would be better - is an option. Thanks!
Attire in Paris Restaurants
When we had lunch at Le Cinq, I quite enjoyed watching how they handled the gentlemen without jackets. One person was getting a jacket while the other person was greeting the gentleman. One oriental gentleman, in a bright yellow puffer jacket, was a little confused but he accepted the jacket and put it on while clinging to his backpack with the other hand. Of course a stool was immediately brought for his backpack.
Two other gentlemen were less gracious. One was wearing a short sleeve shirt (also bright yellow), bitched about the jacket, put it on long enough to walk through the door, and immediately took it off. They didn't stay very long.
Cavolo nero/Tuscan kale/dinosaur kale, or indeed any kale
Actually I always thought a swede was a rutabaga, although I will agree with yellow turnip (as apposed to a white turnip) being the same vegetable. :-)
I do agree with your fundmental point. We have run into similiar problems with fish.
Cavolo nero/Tuscan kale/dinosaur kale, or indeed any kale
I'm not familiar with the term cavalo nero but I can guarantee that kale and collard greens are NOT the same thing. Kale is green and usually has curly leaves. Collard greens are flat green leaves with a very different taste and texture.
Two weeks in Paris – a long (sorry) review and some questions too…
Cafe Louis Phillipe - yes! We stumbled on this after a long trip to the Louvre on a cold afternoon. We had marvelous oysters, two 3 course menus (which included the best duck confit I had in Paris), 2 coffees, a carafe of rose, and a half carafe of red for 85 e. The service was very nice and the owner treated us to a small glass of calvados each when we paid the bill. Just one of those delightful encounters that can happen even when you don't reserve ahead or plan out in excruciating detail every meal for the entire vacation - which is the way I tend to go!
High End (Michelin) Restaurant Recs for a Veg and non Veg eater in Paris
FWIW, we had lunch at Le Cinq with the winter menu. It was a fantastic experience and I don't regret the amazing amount of money we spent; however, the truffle dishes were the only disappointing part of the menu. Particularly on the roast vegetables and truffles, the truffles were almost aroma less and flavor less. What saved the dish were the tiny dots of intense truffle emulsion (and foie gras never hurts in my book).
La Reserve de Beaulieu
Thanks, Bealieu. I appreciate your knowledge of the area. We prefer lunch for several reasons - since this will be in March and it will get dark fairly early, we want to be able to appreciate the view; my husband prefers not to drive at night on unfamiliar roads; and, finally, this will be our last day in France and we will want to pack and have an early night. I am looking for an experience like the lunch we had at Le Cinq which was just fabulous.
Your review of Jerome sounds wonderful - does it have a view?
La Reserve de Beaulieu
Has anyone been to the Restaurant des Rois here? I was considering it for a splurge lunch. Other contenders are Chevre d'Or, Chateau Eza, possibly Robuchon's restaurant in Monaco whose name escapes me. Thanks!
Provence or Cote d'Azur in March?
Parigi, I don't entirely disagree with you; however, part of our rationale for changing towns is to have the ability to eat dinner where we are staying. I wouldn't want to have a nice dinner and bottle of wine in Avignon and then have to drive back to Arles, for example. We generally prefer a leisurely dinner and a gentle walk back to the hotel. Maybe I can come up with three, three night locations.
I am curious, why do you recommend staying in Antibes rather than Nice?
Thanks for the Le Cabro d'Or suggestion - it looks perfect.
Provence or Cote d'Azur in March?
Thank you for all of the replies. Rather than choose one or the other, I am going to try and balance both Provence and the coast. Right now, the plan is two nights in Arles, one in Avignon, one in Aix (or at La Feniere), one in St. Tropez, one in Antibes, and the last three in Nice. We are flying in and out of Nice. We are planning on lunches in Les Baux, St. Paul de Vence, Eze, and possibly in Marseille. I love costal scenery and don't usually find it boring so hopefully this will be a good balance.
Provence or Cote d'Azur in March?
Thank you both. I think we are going to try for a small taste of both. Any recommendations in Cannes for lunch or St. Tropez for dinner?
Provence or Cote d'Azur in March?
We enjoyed Paris so much over New Years that we are planning on going back to France in the second half of March. We enjoy short driving trips, staying in four or five places over the course of a long week. My original plan was to do this in Provence, probably going to Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Arles, etc. Reading the thread on Nice has suggested that the Cote D'Azur might be a good alternative.
From a purely foodie point of view, given the time of year, any recommendations regarding our destination? Any "must-eats"? Also, given the amount we spent on eating Paris, affordable good eating is a consideration as well. Thanks!
