TGIT: Le Fooding’s Foodstock May 30 @ 7pm
Save the date for this fun outdoor food & music event on the rooftop at Le Nuba overlooking the Seine. I’ll be grilling cochon with my butcher Christophe Dru alongside the great guys from Entree des Artistes, Roseval & CheZaline’s Delphine Zampetti.
Café Constant
Top Chef Judge Christian Constant’s friendly corner bistro near the Eiffel Tower is open every day for terrific home cooking.
La Régalade St Honoré
Bruno Doucet’s popular bistro is packed Mon-Fri with locals who love the delicious contemporary bistro cooking priced at 34€, one of the best values in the city.
The Latest:
Le 6 Paul Bert
If you can’t get into Septime for dinner – Bistrot Paul Bert’s sister restaurant is in the same neighborhood & a fantastic alternative for contemporary small plates in a casual urban farmhouse setting.
Interview: Vivant’s Pierre Jancou
“My dream future restaurant would be 20 seats in my home in the South of France where I could make everything in house: veggies, cured charcuterie, cheeses, wine, etc.”
Counter Culture: Pierre Sang Boyer in Oberkampf
Top Chef Finalist Pierre Sang’s hip corner restaurant serves Korean-French tasting plates directly from his open kitchen.
Frenchie’s Wine Bar
Gregory Marchand’s no reservation wine bar is crowded, lively and serves up incredible house cured charcuterie sandwiches & delicious sharing plates. One of my top 5 addresses in Paris!
Spring
Chicago-born chef Daniel Rose’s laid-back style, contemporary cooking & refined ambiance makes Spring one of the most popular reservations in the city.
In Search of New Adventures…
Two wonderful guys are off in search of new adventures – Laurent Vanparys has left Epure Wine Bar & Taku Sekine is leaving Fish La Boissonnerie at the end of May.
Le Comptoir du Relais St Germain
After selling his La Regalade bistro to friend Bruno Doucet, modern bistro king Chef Yves Camdeborde opened a wildly popular place in St Germain that is a lively classic bistro by day and a refined restaurant by night.
Frenchie
Since Gregory Marchand opened this simple little neighborhood place 4 yrs ago, it has been a huge international success & the most difficult reservation to score in the city. But a hard to get reservation doesn’t mean fancy – the vibe is relaxed & friendly.
Chez L’Ami Jean
Stephane Jego is serving bistro fare in take no-prisoners portions to a diverse rock and roll crowd – and it is not for the faint of heart. I’m not kidding, if you are on a diet or a vegetarian, don’t go.
Surprise Paris Pop Up @ Bones Bar
As a surprise last minute twist to their 4th Paris Pop Up at Bones on May 19th – Laura & Harry will be doing a fun pop up bar menu at the same time for folks to walk in without a reservation.
