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L’Arpege
When I think of French food, I think of creamy sauces, rich reductions, and decadent meats. Vegetarian fare? Now, that’s not something I’d ever associate with France. But I recently had over twenty, mind-blowing courses at L’Arpege and most of them were vegetarian, and every one was divine. You see, the chef, Alain Passard, is like the vegetable whisperer, teasing maximum flavor our of nature’s produce, plucked from Passard’s own garden and farm. He earned three Michelin stars at L’Arpege and he deserves every one of them. (In fact, he earned two stars elsewhere at the tender age of 26.) His Onion & Parmesan Gratin with Black Truffles is perfectly caramelized; sweet and savory Cevennes Onions and just plain unforgettable. So is the Vegetable Consommé with Four Ravioli, each tucked with a different vegetable from Passard’s garden; a delicate...
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Aida
Sick of eating French food in France? Hey, it happens. Though it’s an exemplary cuisine, it’s also a decadent one, and sometimes you just need a break, which is what compelled my husband and I to take a night off and eat Japanese. Before you get too excited, I should warn you that most Japanese in Paris aren’t great. In fact, the sushi is downright mediocre. But there are a few, fantastic exceptions and Aida is most definitely one of them. (Thus, all the Japanese guests in the dining room.) That’s because the chef and owner, Koji Aida, came to Paris straight from the countryside of Japan. And after an hour inside this serene oasis in the 7th arrondissement, you may forget your in France entirely. Both the food and the space is traditional teppanyaki with only chef...
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David Toutain
Full disclosure: I’m not a big fan of the whole molecular gastronomy trend not just in France, but at-large (though I’m more than happy to be proven wrong and I most definitely (and thankfully) am wrong… once in awhile anyway). But like it or not, Paris seems to be embracing this avant-garde school of cooking wholeheartedly, which is why you’ll find so many mad scientists in Parisian kitchens. It’s not that I hate foam and edible dirt and all. I just want to eat good food that tastes like food rather than like an idea. Make no mistake, David Toutain falls into the avant-garde camp of cooking. In fact, David Toutain is one of the most buzzed about of the bunch, which is why I had to take a 12:45 lunch reservation because I couldn’t get in for dinner. (I promise...
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Marche President Wilson
Marché President Wilson is proof that outdoor markets don’t have to be ‘rough and tumble’ so to speak. In fact, this one on the luxe Avenue President Wilson just across from the Seine River is one situated on a very wide and stunning street in the 16th arrondissement. What that means in layman’s terms is room to wander without elbowing your way down the shopping aisles. There’s plenty of room to wander in peace in this airy, al fresco marche with top-notch ingredients (the best in Paris). Look no further than the fish stalls to see the impeccable spreads of seafood & fish – from six types of Escargot to eight varieties of Shrimp, beautiful St. Pierre, Turbot, Flounder, and heaps more all displayed on ice. That’s just the beginning…
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Gosselin
What can I say? Croissants just taste better in Paris. I think it’s the superiority of the butter they have, which is divinely rich and smooth. There are so many gloriously flaky specimens to sample all over the city, but for my money, the best of the bunch is at Philippe Gosselin. Their croissant is a textural marvel with a supremely crispy exterior and uber buttery interior. Gosselin also has a mean baguette, which ranks among the top in Paris. In fact, Gosselin’s actually won the Grand Prix for Paris’s best traditional baguette, so consider grabbing a baguette sandwich to eat for lunch later. Or just savor this squishy, slight sweet loaf on its own. And grab one of their powder sugar-dusted almond croissant, too. This spacious boulangerie and patisserie is located in the 7th, just a short...
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Brasserie Thoumieux
The room itself is almost worth a visit to this stylish haunt adjacent to the Hotel Le Thomieux in the 7th arrondissement. Really, all French brasseries should look this fabulous at 90 something years old. You see Brasserie Thomieux’s been around since the 1920’s, though it’s had some major work done since it first opened. There are mirrors on every wall, a flurry of soft bistro globes dangling from the ceiling, beautiful brass trimmings, and plush red banquettes and chairs at every table. But my favorite decor element are a scattering of emerald green lights that give the room a magical glow — that kind of glow that so many bistros stateside try to imitate. (Balthazar comes to mind.) You’d never know it’s a Costes Hotel, which is a good thing considering all their other restaurants have virtually the same menus....
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