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Need help deciding on my budget to-eat list (Paris, Nice, Avignon)
Agree on Flaveur in Nice, and Saturne in Paris. If wine not your strong suit, l feel La Truffiere would be an expensive mistake. One simple bistro as Chez Denise or Auberge Bressane would give you an excellent meal with no emphasis on wine or cheese.
October Grand Birthday dinner in Paris
For the last year the facade of the Crillon on the Concorde side has been under major repair, the two times l went, there were no windows, they were covered.
"Urasawa listed as 2nd Most Expensive Restaurant in the U.S."
Interesting, had 2 122s( one a wagon, and a 544 to boot ), three triumph bikes , still have a 69 TT500, and used to file my fingernails out the door of my TR-3B. In Paris at atelier you can eat well for about 100 euros/pp. Avoid the pre fixe as most do. l get the squab with foie wrapped in cabbage and fleur de sel twice with the accompanying pommes puree and a glass or two of wine, full and happy am l.
If you were going to leave the World of fine dining in NYC what would your last restaurant be?
As of course do l
First of Many Paris Threads for Upcoming Trip
Welcome to the French board, l read you a lot on NY board. We have the same favorite food, as does Sistereuropa.
If for example, a good example, you want to go to Guy Savoy, their internet special for @ 110 euros eating off the regular menu, is a great lunch deal. Can only be done off the net and advance is the way to go to get the special as they are quite limited. Also res for Atelier du Robuchon off St Germain, a **, is also internet available. Read all posts on L'Ami Louis, my fav resto here, some of us like it some do not.
Best of Paris for <65 E/person -- staying in 14th
Actually over the last 2-3 years, their miche has changed a lot. Now quite soft, with little chew to the crust, seems like a lot more white flour in the mix. Had one a few days ago and almost tasted American, and not in a good way.
Best of Paris for <65 E/person -- staying in 14th
For bakeries add:
Rodolphe Landemaine on Rue Roquette
Mayer on Rue Theatre
Bosson on Ave Blanqui
Grenier du Pain on Rue Abbesses
October Grand Birthday dinner in Paris
Take a look at Les Ambassadeurs, room almost as nice as Le Cinq, but no windows.
Heading back to Philadelphia, tweaking the agenda.
Thanks for review, you went to places l have never heard of. Next time you will stay at my place and have Cafe Lift across the street.
I'm no longer recommending Le Cinq for lunch (review)
Visit Clavelin as well, tell them Peter Weygandt sent you, he is the American importer.
Septime v Saturne
Was at Saturene and Septime last in December. At that point prices were 75 euros/Saturne; 55 euros Septime. Wine pairings are 75 euros at Saturne and more wine than anyone could drink, all oddball in a very nice way. l am sure you can get any of the pairing wines by the glass. IIRC Septime does not have much by the glass. Septime is 2 blocks from my flat. Saturne is 10 metro stops, l will always take Saturne and do not return to Septime as Saturne for me is far better in most respects. As stated on other posts, the comte and their bread makes it worth it alone.
I'm no longer recommending Le Cinq for lunch (review)
Herme in Tokyo has foie gras macarons near Christmas.
I'm no longer recommending Le Cinq for lunch (review)
Plafield's thread notwithstanding, l have been at both more than once, it is a tough call.
The setting, flowers, sunniness, size of tables lead me to Le Cinq. Always have a great time at both.
I'm no longer recommending Le Cinq for lunch (review)
If you are still in Paris, Caves de Pantheon on Rue St Jacques in the 5th has Overnoy Vin de Liquor, considered the finest macvin from the Jura. Crus and Descouvertes on Rue Paul Bert has producers of Jura that feature savignan as the white grape. Finally Villeret, a resto in the 10th has Raveneau at prices about 40% cheaper than Le Cinq and more variety, last time in 4 vintages of Buttreaux
I'm no longer recommending Le Cinq for lunch (review)
Glad l posted posted about the Raveneau, isn't is marvelous ?
Any recent reports on Effie's?
Not recently, about three years. Thought no need to ever return.
Do French people drink foreign wines?
Have about 6 bottles left. l am a fan of Hayne and Grist
I'm no longer recommending Le Cinq for lunch (review)
Funny, my last two lunches there, the amuses were great, the entrees were perfect, as they used ingredients as razor clams l really love. But the plats were things l do not and would not eat regardless of price. Asked whether we could replace the inexpensive pre-fixe( well sort of inexpensive ) with their A La Carte 12 hour spiced lamb shoulder, they said sure and served it to us in two courses, it was unbelievably good. Perhaps it pays to ask as they really want to please you. Granted last time was last November, so maybe things have changed.
Reflections on a week of Paris dining, May 2012. Long!
Thanks for your very complete report.
Wine at CLAJ was an irouleguy blanc.
l was at Jacques Melac on Tuesday night and as always drank their Cos d'Aubance with a salade de gesiers, and lovely as always as is Jacques. His t-shirts are and have been almost best in world. Somewhere on them is the expression 'We use water only to wash potatoes'
l'Arpege or Ledoyen in August?
Only one man's opinion, but l am not a fan of L'Arpege, had a less, way less, than stellar lunch there a few years back, both in food and service. Ledoyen OTOH is a bit seedy, service is correct not fun, but the food is wonderful.
Bread-Who Loves Ya Baby ?
OK, bumping this back up. Give me a little help please guys and gals.
Recommendation for one more dinner
l am an old fan of Chez Denise, it is always my first meal in Paris. Flaveur in Nice was excellent as well. LR ST H is OK, the original is IMHO better.
Souvenirs from Spain and Sicily.. how to enjoy?
Think of dryish shad roe with great texture, it is almost the consistency of soap/cheese and grates very well. Think of the taste of caviar or squid ink with very different texture, in fact almost unique texture.
Which "outer" arrondisement is best for good restos?
'Jelly Lady' is a woman in front of supermarket on Rue Ledru-Rollin and Rue Roquette who sells her homemade jams on Sunday AM. They are quite good, and some are fabulous.
