Les Bouchons de Henri Clerc, great wine selections and not that expensive for 4 course prix fixe with a jim dandy cheese course, and the best flourless chocolate cake ever IMHO, Judy

I continue to be amazed that our hosts are generally not participants on this forum. In their defense, this was question was posted after 6 p.m. Friday on Easter weekend. <BR> <BR>If the editors WERE inclined to contribute some of the VERY good writing (which surely they helped to select for this website), most likely they would refer readers of this thread to the article on the Fodors home page: <BR> <BR>http://www.fodors.com/features/d/010...renchchefs.cfm <BR> <BR>"Culinary Paris in 10 Easy Steps" <BR> <BR>By Jamal A. Rayyis <BR>Special to Fodors.com <BR>02.27.01 <BR> <BR>Jamal A. Rayyis is a food writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times and Wine & Spirits magazine. He is currently writing Food & Wine magazine's book Wine Guide 2002. <BR> <BR>I wish that Fodor's - - when they select articles like this for electronic publishing here - - would invite people like this to visit "our" forum every once in a while! <BR>

Maribel-thank you so much for all the information! And your details are wonderful-I just can't wait for my first trip to Paris!! <BR>Thank again so much! <BR>Patti

To Ger: <BR> <BR>I have tried answering your e-mail with the address on your message (cc'd) to me, but I have gotten bouncebacks two times now. Is the e-mail address listed above "real" (also)? <BR> <BR>It wasn't urgent, but it contained some "coming soon" news about the possible "Fodorites trip" to Italy this fall. <BR>

Patti, <BR>I e-mailed my hotel last week to make the reservation at L'Petit Troquet for June. It was done and confirmed by my hotel. I have made reservations the same way in Italy as well. Only one in London notified me that the restaurant would not make a reservation that early. It is the same as hotels I guess. I made some reservations 9 months in advance, others were booked 9 months in advance and others like Grand Ecoles won't let you book that far in advance. Just ask. Bon Appetite!

For Patti, mbb and all, <BR>Today in my local B&N, I purchased "Bistros of Paris" (by Robert and Barbara Hamburger, Ecco Press/Harper Collins, 2001). I've just started reading, and it looks valuable. It includs reviews of L'Affriole, Le P'tit Troquet, La Bastide Odeon, L'Epi Dupin, Au Bascou, La Fontaine de Mars, which we enjoyed, plus Les Bookinistes, Aux Charpentiers, Rotisserie D'en Face, Le Florimond, Au Bon Accueil and Barcane, which were recommended to us by Fodorites but didn't have time to try, and Wadja, which P. Wells likes a lot, and many more... <BR>I completely missed this guide when planning our dining adventures. If you have a B&N nearby, you might want to peruse it. <BR>My husband loved the food at La Fontaine de Mars, declared it to be "the perfect casual family bistro", but that's another long post... <BR>Happy dining and have a wonderful time in Paris! <BR>

Thanks again Maribel for the great information! I have been devouring everything I can about Paris-esp. the bistros and restaurants-we only have 4 days (3 1/2) really and that's only 11 meals-not enough apparently in such a gourmet city! <BR>Patti

mbb-thank you too for that information. <BR>I had no idea how much in adv. to make reservations in Paris. We will be in Paris in the first week of July. Problem is we are a group of 10 but I'm not sure if all 10 will want to go... <BR>I know at least 6 of us do. <BR>Thanks! <BR>Patti

Great info.Many suggestions,would like all your restaurant /bistro recommendations and experiences. I have 3 days in Paris what are my best bets? <BR>Thank You

My "Top 5 Paris Restaurants" <BR>1.L'Ami Louis <BR>2.Au Bon Accueil <BR>3.L'Epi Dupin <BR>4.Le Grizzli <BR>5.La Regalade <BR> <BR>What are yours?

Guy Savoy <BR>Georges <BR>Au Trou Gascon <BR>Le Restaurant Du Palais Royal <BR>La Bastide Odeon

Violon D'Ingres,7e <BR>Along the lines of the top restaurants of Paris, Michelin starred too! The prices are what is great for the quality and service provided. Easily half of what you would pay at L'Ambroisie...but just as good!

Elias please stay over on the Delphi forum where your nonsense is tolerated. You have never ever mentioned that you've ever dined at Violin D'Ingres so how dare you personally recommend it. Things must be going downhill there anwya as one of their precious Michelin stars has been taken away. We appreciate first hand recommendations here not third hand stuff.

My 5 eats in Paris: <BR> <BR>Benoit <BR>La Butte Chailot <BR>L'Affroile <BR>Le Vieux Bistro <BR>Berthillon(yummy ice cream)

Here are a few of my favorites: <BR> <BR>L'EPI DUPIN <BR>11, rue Dupin, 75006 Paris <BR>Phone: 01 42 22 64 56 <BR> <BR>CHEZ MAITRE PAUL <BR>12, rue Monsieur-Le-Prince <BR>Phone: 01 43 54 74 59 <BR> <BR>LE BISTROT DE BRETEUIL <BR>3, Place de Breteuil, Paris <BR>Phone: 01-45-67-07-27 <BR>

In Paris last week we had two fantastic dinners at ChantAirelle, 17 Rue Laplace in the 5th just a block east of the Pantheon. This charming little restaurant, with a garden in the back, specializes in dishes from Auvergne in South-Central France. You can check their website (www.chantairelle.com) for the menu. I'm still rhapsodizing about the mixed mushrooms in a pastry box served as an entree, the plat of perfectly cooked pike over Le Puy lentils (which can be purhased along with other regional items in a gift-shop area in the front) and dessert of apple tarte in a pool of caramel sauce. Menu at 160ff, also a la carte, and we never spent more than $25/person including carafe of good house wine. We reserved for the initial night on their website but on return found that wasn't necessary if you get there at 7. <BR> <BR>It might be more casual than you have in mind but we really loved Polidor, 41 Rue Monsieur le Prince, which was featured in the March Gourmet -- almost communal eating elbow-to-elbow with the locals -- also returned here a second night for the ambiance and good food, with 3 courses adding up to less than $25/pp too. No reservations, go at 7 when it opens. Have fun!

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Absolutely be sure to go for dinner at Chez Max, 47 Rue St Honore in the 1st. It's upstairs and has very good food and is very well priced. Enjoy! Next, <BR>Try Chez Ribe on the Avenue de Suffern 7th, accross from the Paris Hilton. Good food, service & prices. <BR>But Be sure to avoid at all costs: <BR>Le Petite Benoit in the 6th. Terrible food and rude service.

My favorite restaurant that meets your criteria is Maceo at 15 rue des Petit Champs in the 1st Arrondissement. Owned by Mark Williamson, the owner of Willi's Wine Bar next door, the decor is lovely, the food and wine are absolutely delicious, and the price is about $37 (USD) per person! <BR> <BR>you can make a reservation or inquire further by going to www.williswinebar.com and clicking on "contact." <BR> <BR>Bon Voyage, and Bon Appetit! <BR>Chef June

Second the recommendation for Macéo. It's a fairly limited menu, but it doesn't matter, as everything on it is exceptionally good. <BR>I also like La Fontaine de Mars on the rue St-Dominique in the 7me.