http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2015/09...bq-restaurant/

Best meal we had in Paris. We went for lunch and your kids won't have this but it was so nice having bourbon and ginger beer after all the vino. The brisket was off the charts. It was funky and laid back. Your kids will like it.
BBQ with a french twist. Their facebook page shows their specials of the day.
https://www.facebook.com/thebeastparis

Again, thanks. Will plan a few special meals in Paris and improvise or "supprimer" my need to plan dinners!

We're in Paris right now and enjoyed Mollard last Saturday night - a feast for the eyes, a vast menu, and easy to get to. The kids would most likely really enjoy it. www.mollard.fr

Stu Dudley

Stu, looks good! I am thinking the large brasseries with a lot of variety are the way to go. It is not my ideal choice but, as I have learned traveling with the kids, that compromise does work.
My daughter and husband love oysters and they enjoy the seafood plats at a local French brasserie that we love here in Charlotte.
I also think the fabulous setting and wow factor will be perfect for our first trip.
Let me know where else you dine. Have a great trip.

This trip we're exploring historic brasseries plus some old-favorite Michelin starred restaurants. I'll report back after we return home on Monday.

Stu Dudley

Since you mentioned Spring, I noticed that Daniel Rose has a new bistro on rue Vivienne. If you look up the reviews, it seems to have a casual atmosphere and nice menu. Really looks like something anyone could enjoy. La Bourse at La Vie.

Plambers, I hate to admit it. I'm just like you. Compulsive planner! Immediately after I know we're going, I'm off planning it. My kids are a little younger than yours and it will be their first time, so I really want them to enjoy it. You'll have to keep me posted. I think we're going about the same time as you. (July). Have fun planning! BTW, I've been looking at very casual places like Pizza Tina and Creperie Josselin. For something slightly more upscale, I'm likely taking them to La Fontaine de Mars.

Brubenow, after I book my lodging, planning the meals is the most fun part! Fontaine de Mars was right below the apt we have rented for the last 3 trips. This time we will be in the 6th-slightly more central given all the walking we will do. Check out Chez Denise, even for lunch. Varied menu, very polite service, friendly too.

I will take a look at the creperie-I am sure they will like that. Picnic lunches can be a lot of fun too. Go to a market st like Rue Cler and buy one thing at a a few different stores.

When we took them to NYC last Christmas, it went really well. We did a few great dinners and some very casual ones. Alot of hamburgers. We did all the big museums - DD loved the MET, DS the Museum of Natural History - and we all appreciated the word "compromise." Even me!!

Thanks, Plambers, I'll be sure to check out Chez Denise. We are planning on a few picnics as you suggested. And we're staying in the 7th, so I'll be sure to check out Rue Cler.

I took my kids to NYC for spring break a few years ago as well! We did well and had a great time. I'm hoping Paris will be even more fun for them.

Would love to see your itinerary when you get it finalized. Is there a way to private message someone on the Fodors forums?

Hi - no way to pm but my email is [email protected]. Send me an email and we can communicate like that.

If they did well in NYC they should do well in Paris. It took my son a while to get comfortable with crowds, noise, beggars, subways etc but at end he was a pro! Language will be an issue. I am still terrified of all the menus on blackboards. We don't speak French.

Great thanks! I'll be in touch.

Didn't know you were in Charlotte!

You may need to ask the editors to remove your email--redo it with a "at"


Au Petit Cochon? for seafood and the best French onion soup?

Get a food glossary. You can download Patricia Wells' online.

Au Fontaine de Mars--a great bistro. They will eat!

If you want "kitsch" take them to ______de Gauloise (can't get the name at the moment. Lots going on.

Au Piano Muet on rue Mouffetard is a raclette/grill at the table restaurant. Something for everyone.

I really think everyone can eat well and enjoy it. Many cafes will have both mussels and steak frites.

Gretchen, am a native NYer but came to Charlotte 13 years ago for a job. Still haven't lost my NY accent though!

Kids like meat medium to medium well so steak frites are out. I am sure we will find food to eat!

Will look into your suggestions. Thanks

Order it well done. Forgot the term, but it's possible.

My son in law is from Brooklyn after living in Denver for 20 years and now Charlotte. He still has his accent.
Watch for Sea Level opening in the Hearst Tower in January--it's his. Seafood/oyster bar.

Just a thought--you really need to take that email out of there.

medium rare = <i>à point</i>
well done = <i>bien cuit</i>

sent email to delete post. will look out for his restaurant. was born in Brooklyn and lived there until jr year of hs when we moved to li.
we have never had success getting steak cooked any more than bloody so have given up. not huge steak eaters anyway.