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Violon d’Ingres

April 30, 2012

On Rue Saint Dominique, in the epicenter of the tony Seventh arrondissement near the Eiffel Tower, lies a single block of restaurants that, together, offer some of the best French cuisine in Paris. A constellation of three restaurants next to each…

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Les Cocottes

April 25, 2012

On Rue Saint Dominique, sandwiched between Violon D’Ingres and Cafe Constant, is the ‘’troisième’’ restaurant owned by Chef Christian Constant, Les Cocottes. Chef Christian Constant is usually seen here, unless he is sipping a cafe outside, at a table by Cafe…

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Restaurant Musée d’Orsay

February 12, 2012

Normally when one thinks of restaurant food at a musuem, it means packing a lunch or viewing preserved artifacts of old china. France brings museum food to a whole new level, and there is no better place to experience excellent…

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Pierre Gagnaire – With a Twist

June 16, 2011

Pierre Gagnaire, an inventor as much as a creator of fine French cuisine, has brought his storied reputation to Las Vegas, with Twist. At the posh Mandarin Oriental, this upscale restaurant offers a Parisian experience without the need to fly to…

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Les Ombres | Best Restaurants in Paris

March 29, 2011

One of the best places to enjoy a view of the Eiffel Tower is at the restaurant, Les Ombres, located inside the Musée de Quai Branly. I have lived in Paris for almost two years now, and I know that…

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La Chaumette

January 18, 2011

Ever wonder about that hideaway restaurant known only by locals in the neighborhood, so good everyone wants to keep it a secret to themselves with the hope of assuring a precious table on a wintry night? La Chaumette is that…

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La Régalade Saint-Honoré

May 10, 2010

Bruno Doucet, chef and owner of the famous La Régalade restaurant in the 14th Arrondissement, just opened his deuxième (second) restaurant, La Régalade Saint-Honoré, in the 1st Arrondissement on famed street Rue Saint-Honoré, which is as fabulous as his première restaurant. Smaller and in a more modern…

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La Regalade

April 25, 2010

Under Yves Cambelorde, La Regalade was the Hottest restaurant in Paris and spawned a bistronomy revolution, democratizing cuisine so everyday Parisians could enjoy fine food without needing to spend a month’s paycheck for dinner. While Chef Cambelorde sold La Regalade to try…

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Josephine (Chez Dumonet)

March 6, 2010

As George Bernard Shaw said, “there is no love sincerer than the love of food.â€Â And as Jacques Pepin, one of France’s greatest chefs noted, “nothing is more gratifying for a cook than to see people enjoying their food.â€Â At Chez Dumonet,…

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Tante Marguerite

February 6, 2010

On Rue Bourgogne, directly behind Assemblée Nationale, sits Tante Margeurite. Barely noticeable from the outside, this smart restaurant with its modern and sleek interior offers excellent traditional French cuisine and is one of the more surprising great finds we have come…

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