Category Archives: Restaurants

Pierluigi, la dolce vita in Piazza de’ Ricci

Posted on October 3, 2008 by

    I like to listen to Giorgio, the waiter. He knows what’s good. (And he’s proficient in several languages). Last time I was there he recommended a selection of 3 antipasti that were fish based, delicious and digestible. Especially … Continue reading →

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Last rays of summer sun at Sonia and Carlos

Posted on September 23, 2008 by

  I like this place for its simple, homey food and atmosphere.  Although Giles Chiraiaux (owner and chef) has a printed menu, the black board has the daily suggestions and is the way to go. Starters are very traditional, with … Continue reading →

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Dutournier’s Carré des Feuillants luncheon menu: a 2-star steal

Posted on September 14, 2008 by

    His pistachio and trout roe amuse bouches were superb. The bitter-sweet aspects of both ingredients married perfectly. The prawn, melon and curry combo was interesting. The prawn was just slightly over cooked, but the sweet melon and the … Continue reading →

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Bissoh in Beaune

Posted on September 12, 2008 by

Baby Zucchini and zucchini flowers @ Bissoh  OK. I realize that eating Japanese in Burgundy is not the first thing that comes to mind. However, getting good Japanese food in France that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg is … Continue reading →

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Random find: L’Entêtée, a pleasant surprise

Posted on September 10, 2008 by

I fell upon this restaurant on a side street off of the pedestrian rue Daguerre, an area of Paris that I know very little while running an errand in that part of the 14th. What caught my eye was the … Continue reading →

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Niepoort’s superb dry Douro red “Charme” 2005 at Restaurant DOC

Posted on August 26, 2008 by

  We asked for the wine to be chilled a little, and it was re-served at 15°. The aromas became even more Burgundian and more explosive. Less cherries and more raspberries like from Vosne Romanée tasted from barrel at its … Continue reading →

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A bright spot in a gastronomic desert: Relais de Reuilly in Champagne

Posted on August 7, 2008 by

Hats off for the Relais de Reuilly in the western part of the Marne Valley in Champagne. Located on the road parallel to but south of the Marne River. After 28 years owning and running this small hotel restaurant, chef … Continue reading →

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Le Jardin Gourmand in Auxerre: summer garden in your plate

Posted on August 7, 2008 by

Jardin Gourmand: flowers and salad   Sit down on their wildly sensual terrace for a visit with chef and owner Pierre Boussereau and Olivier Laplaine (front of the house) and you will quite literally get Pierre’s garden on your plate. … Continue reading →

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Sneaky-creative Jean Michel Lorain in Joigny

Posted on August 1, 2008 by

Tucked away on between the vineyard covered slope of the Cote St Jacques and the L’Yonne river, this long standing restaurant (La Cote St Jacques) that managed to gain and keep 3 Michelin star status from father to son revisits … Continue reading →

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Sunday lunch at La Tour d’Argent

Posted on July 10, 2008 by

Number One: The Tour d’Argent has the best wine list in Paris and is one of the top 10 in the world. The wine list is a veritable book in which wine lovers and afficionados can plunge with pleasure (and … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Le Diapason moves to its summer quarters on the roof top Terrace

Posted on June 29, 2008 by

  Arguably the best restaurant in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, a stones throw away from the bustling rue des Abbesses, the excellent Diapason restaurant moves into its summer quarters on its unique roof top restaurant. Up and coming young … Continue reading →

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Best Bouillabaisse in Paris @ Charlot : Le Roi des Coquillages

Posted on June 8, 2008 by

Best Bouillabaisse in Paris @ Charlot : Le Roi des Coquillages   Usually it is served in 2 different times : First the soup (liquid part) with the Rouille (which means ‘rust’ in French is made from garlic mayonnaise-like sauce) and cheese … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Le Montrachet in Puligny Montrachet

Posted on June 7, 2008 by

Restaurant Le Montrachet in Puligny Montrachet   Located on the Place des Marronniers in the center of the village of Puligny Montrachet, this restaurant is about to move into a new venue, but in the mean time, the chef is … Continue reading →

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