Paris-Chez Toutoune closed?
Feb 3rd, 2004 | 09:09 AM
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Paris-Chez Toutoune closed?
I am leaving for 2 weeks in Paris on Feb.9th.
I had requested that my hotel make a reservation.They emailed that it was no longer open and was now a restaurant called Maresco.Does anyone know the story?
I'd also appreciate suggestions on places for dinner, that would be comfortable for a "woman of a certain age" dining alone.I have been to Paris many times ,but never alone.I am staying in the 5th arr.
I have another question which I will post with a different heading.I am so looking forward to this trip!
I had requested that my hotel make a reservation.They emailed that it was no longer open and was now a restaurant called Maresco.Does anyone know the story?
I'd also appreciate suggestions on places for dinner, that would be comfortable for a "woman of a certain age" dining alone.I have been to Paris many times ,but never alone.I am staying in the 5th arr.
I have another question which I will post with a different heading.I am so looking forward to this trip!
Feb 3rd, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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How very sad. We had our favorite meal there during our two-week stay in 2002! And who can ever forget its wonderful aperitifs.
I guess I'll just have to savor the memories and look at the pictures I took of the restaurant.
Another restaurant we enjoyed was Perraudin at 157 rue St. Jacques (just off rue Soufflot). Delightful little restaurant. Doesn't take reservations nor credit cards. You'll feel very comfortable there. I believe it opens at 7:30...and was filled up by 8 both times we were there.
I guess I'll just have to savor the memories and look at the pictures I took of the restaurant.
Another restaurant we enjoyed was Perraudin at 157 rue St. Jacques (just off rue Soufflot). Delightful little restaurant. Doesn't take reservations nor credit cards. You'll feel very comfortable there. I believe it opens at 7:30...and was filled up by 8 both times we were there.
Feb 3rd, 2004 | 09:59 AM
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don't know about that hotel sorry.
In the 5th avoid the greek restaurants on rue Mouffetard except for l'Aphrodite, near eglise medard (reserve in advance). Off place de la contrescarpe there is a restaurant called maison or restaurant de truffles,
reduced menu if you arrive before 7pm and the food is very good if you like truffles.
For lunch go to the tearooms on the top of the department stores (galeries lafayette and la samratine) for the view or a tea (which you can nurse for hours).
My all time favorite resto is Akasaka (japanese and sushi) on rue nicolo 16th arrondis.
Have a great trip; you are just in time for the sales =)
In the 5th avoid the greek restaurants on rue Mouffetard except for l'Aphrodite, near eglise medard (reserve in advance). Off place de la contrescarpe there is a restaurant called maison or restaurant de truffles,
reduced menu if you arrive before 7pm and the food is very good if you like truffles.
For lunch go to the tearooms on the top of the department stores (galeries lafayette and la samratine) for the view or a tea (which you can nurse for hours).
My all time favorite resto is Akasaka (japanese and sushi) on rue nicolo 16th arrondis.
Have a great trip; you are just in time for the sales =)
Feb 3rd, 2004 | 10:50 AM
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For one dinner alone, Au Petit Marguery (in the 13th) would be lovely; the waiters take very good care of the customers. Other spots: Le Soufflé, in the 1st (close to the Meurice Hotel); Le Pain Quotidien for breakfast or lunch--you sit at communal tables if you want; any of the museum cafés and restaurants, especially the Jacquemart-André and the Louvre; Atelier Joël Robuchon, where everyone sits on bar stools and smoking is not allowed.
