Le Baron Rouge
by Meg Zimbeck |
As a young person growing up in Kansas, I couldn't imagine anything more disgusting than raw oysters. They seemed slimy, stinky and squirmy—why would any sane person want to pop one in her...
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La Cantine du Troquet
It's been more than a year since my last visit to La Cantine du Troquet. Since that time, I've told countless friends that this informal Basque resto is among my favorite spots. Still, it's been hard to find my way back to this southern corner of Paris, which lies three subway lines away from my nest in the 19th. I suppose I was also afraid that it wouldn't be as good as I... |
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Thoumieux
Today's restaurant isn't exactly a "current fave," but it's most certainly au courant. The foodie blogosphere is now buzzing with talk of Thoumieux, a left bank bistro with a locally famous... |
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Tartes Kluger
I began to wonder, while sitting at the communal table and trying to fork the last stray strands of an arugula salad, could Tartes Kluger be the most bobo meal I've ever... |
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Hidden Kitchen
Supper clubs—also known as underground restaurants and speakeasies—have been popping up in cities all over the world. In Paris, there’s only one place to get the... |
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Paris Restaurant Reviews: Passage 53
I’ll admit it: I had low expectations for Passage 53. This newish restaurant inside the city’s oldest covered passageway has drawn very mixed reviews. A number of eaters I trust have been disappointed here. Other palates had been pleased, but their measured compliments never moved me to pick up the... |
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Rice & Fish
"You have to go," said my very pregnant friend. "I've been twice in one week."
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Paris Wine Bar: L’Avant Comptoir
Last night marked my fourth visit to L’Avant Comptoir in just over a week. This new wine bar is nowhere near my apartment, so why am I returning again and again?
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Daniel Rose Is Back
Until recently, one of the most delightful (and difficult to reserve) tables in Paris had been Spring Restaurant. Tucked away on a side street in the 9th Arrondissement, this shoebox-size resto (French slang for restaurant) was adored by everyone from French critics to visiting foodies.... |
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West Country Girl
I’ll admit it: the humble crêperie is one of my favorite places in Paris. The food is affordable—usually less than 15 euros for two courses—and the eating is easy. Nothing goes down better after a night of heavy wine “tasting” than a ham-egg-cheese... |