Hello David, I recently started getting your newsletter. I am coming on my own to Paris in in mid-May. I am looking for bistros or restaurants where I can have a good meal but the meals don't have to be the very best or most sought-after. I think I will feel more comfortable in that setting. I don't have any special requests. Do you have suggestions or previous posts? I will be in Paris for 12 days staying In Saint Germain des Pres and later in the Marais.
I have so enjoyed trying out your recs. when In in Paris. Last year was Kubris and Saint Sebastian. Sat next to Jon Bonne at latter and learned and listened about wine. Really nice man. This year I have booked Colimacon because of you and shall also try Bistrot Instinct. Any thoughts? Will be there early June
Thank you for the tip on tips. I feeling guilty for not tipping more generously and then have to remind myself that it's a very different situation here. I was a server in college. It's bizarre that we had to rely on tips for a salary.
You have definitely taken the shine off of our of dinner of pie and veg (not that it was shiny to start with … it’s the dinner we have when the week has overtaken me … big time). Such scrumptious food thank you.
Deb Perlman mentioned your book My Paris Kitchen recently … with regard to fresh pasta so I ordered it (the book 😳) and it has arrived!!
The standard of food this weekend will definitely improve … pasta being the first effort.
Thank you again for a great post … and book … in advance!! 💐
Wow, what a gourmet tour, and the photos of the food, amazing! Well done David. I can’t see us ever getting back to Paris so for me this was a nice way to see “what’s cooking”
David I want to especially thank you for your "Two Paris Dining Notes" ... on booking restaurants early. WOW This heads-up is such a valuable piece of advice .... it paid for my annual subscription in one go! My daughter and I are coming mid to late June and I am sure things will be busier than even now. I am coming to Paris to eat and I (largely you) have identified numerous restaurants where I would like to go. It would be so disappointing not to be able to get in. Thank you again! Marguerite
Maybe next newsletter…are there any vegetarian restaurants, or mostly raw that are fresh and delicious. Your palette is amazing but mine is so much more limited. Speciality salads? Hold the mayo please type places. Loved the restaurant descriptions.
On your rec, we made reservations at Kubri in December. While there, we loved it so much, we made reservations for the next night too, as we always stay in the 11th. Just really outstanding. Our fave was the Hispi Cabbage too. Had it both nights.
The staff is really friendly too. Anyway, thanks for the 411 :)
We just returned from a week in Paris. We are at Le Colimaçon based upon your post and it was amazing. The rabbit and duck confit were both delicious, as were both preparations of foie. Service was also wonderful.
We also went to Kubri, and while it was delicious, they have unfortunately just changed their menu and they no longer offer the braised lamb as of 2 weeks ago. I was looking forward to it based upon both your and Deb’s praise of it…so readers should be aware it’s no longer offered. The flavors of reviewed had were amazing there so it’s definitely still worth a visit!
OMG, I went to Le Colimaçon back in Feb ‘99 and loved it, but have never seen it mentioned until now! Glad it is still there and still good!
Hello David, I recently started getting your newsletter. I am coming on my own to Paris in in mid-May. I am looking for bistros or restaurants where I can have a good meal but the meals don't have to be the very best or most sought-after. I think I will feel more comfortable in that setting. I don't have any special requests. Do you have suggestions or previous posts? I will be in Paris for 12 days staying In Saint Germain des Pres and later in the Marais.
(I prefer the former over the latter.)
I've paid for the year. Why the continuing requests for upgrade to paid?
Loved vicariously eating my way through that beautiful food. Thanks for sharing photos and descriptions.😊
I have so enjoyed trying out your recs. when In in Paris. Last year was Kubris and Saint Sebastian. Sat next to Jon Bonne at latter and learned and listened about wine. Really nice man. This year I have booked Colimacon because of you and shall also try Bistrot Instinct. Any thoughts? Will be there early June
Thank you for the tip on tips. I feeling guilty for not tipping more generously and then have to remind myself that it's a very different situation here. I was a server in college. It's bizarre that we had to rely on tips for a salary.
You have definitely taken the shine off of our of dinner of pie and veg (not that it was shiny to start with … it’s the dinner we have when the week has overtaken me … big time). Such scrumptious food thank you.
Deb Perlman mentioned your book My Paris Kitchen recently … with regard to fresh pasta so I ordered it (the book 😳) and it has arrived!!
The standard of food this weekend will definitely improve … pasta being the first effort.
Thank you again for a great post … and book … in advance!! 💐
Wow, what a gourmet tour, and the photos of the food, amazing! Well done David. I can’t see us ever getting back to Paris so for me this was a nice way to see “what’s cooking”
Do you stroll around to find somewhere to go or do you go with a specific restaurant in mind?
David I want to especially thank you for your "Two Paris Dining Notes" ... on booking restaurants early. WOW This heads-up is such a valuable piece of advice .... it paid for my annual subscription in one go! My daughter and I are coming mid to late June and I am sure things will be busier than even now. I am coming to Paris to eat and I (largely you) have identified numerous restaurants where I would like to go. It would be so disappointing not to be able to get in. Thank you again! Marguerite
Maybe next newsletter…are there any vegetarian restaurants, or mostly raw that are fresh and delicious. Your palette is amazing but mine is so much more limited. Speciality salads? Hold the mayo please type places. Loved the restaurant descriptions.
On your rec, we made reservations at Kubri in December. While there, we loved it so much, we made reservations for the next night too, as we always stay in the 11th. Just really outstanding. Our fave was the Hispi Cabbage too. Had it both nights.
The staff is really friendly too. Anyway, thanks for the 411 :)
Armchair gastronomic tour. I love it. If I cant eat it, I love reading about it. Thank you so much.
We just returned from a week in Paris. We are at Le Colimaçon based upon your post and it was amazing. The rabbit and duck confit were both delicious, as were both preparations of foie. Service was also wonderful.
We also went to Kubri, and while it was delicious, they have unfortunately just changed their menu and they no longer offer the braised lamb as of 2 weeks ago. I was looking forward to it based upon both your and Deb’s praise of it…so readers should be aware it’s no longer offered. The flavors of reviewed had were amazing there so it’s definitely still worth a visit!
Really appreciate your sharing a range of different places (food, neighborhood, cost) and your candor in describing them.