Tag Archives: bistro

Bon rapport qualité-prix

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Patricia Gilbert

Shhh. I’m about to tell you a secret. I can’t quite believe I’m going to tell you the address of one of the best places to get dinner without going broke in Paris. Café Med is located on Ile Saint-Louis, … Continue reading →

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Plat principal

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Patricia Gilbert

In my opinion, the Art Nouveau era of the early 20th century was one of the most beautiful. If you agree, you’ll love dining at the Grand Bouillon Racine, 3, rue Racine, just north of the Jardin du Luxembourg. The … Continue reading →

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Dans le jus

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Patricia Gilbert

If you’re looking for an unpretentious, authentic, retro bistro experience in Paris, try Le Chartreux, 8, rue des Chartreux in the 6th Arrondissement. I wouldn’t cross Paris specially to come here, but if you’re near the Le Jardin du Luxembourg … Continue reading →

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Long comme un jour sans pain

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Patricia Gilbert

Parc restaurant is one of our favorite brunch spots in Philadelphia. Its location, right next to Rittenhouse Square, near Walnut Street shopping, the Kimmel Center, and the Academy of Music, is just perfect. But so are dozens of other restaurants. … Continue reading →

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Tomber comme un cheveu sur la soupe

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Patricia Gilbert

On a cold, cold day in New York, French onion soup is about the best possible choice, and Balthazar Restaurant (80 Spring Street) is about the perfect place to order it. I love the ambiance here; it feels just like … Continue reading →

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