StCirq

Regarding the difference between a potiron and a potimarron, this from French Wikipedia:

<<Comme les potirons, les potimarrons peuvent être consommés en potage, au four avec de l'ail, frits, en tourte ou en purée. À la différence du potiron, il n'est pas nécessaire de retirer la peau du potimarron avant la cuisson.>>

nyse

>>>"Cornelius...the vegetarian issue should be OK. There was a fish plat and my main was risotto with pumpkin and Parmesan..."

Just for the record, fish isn't vegetarian.

JMK38

I want to add another enthusiastic vote for Reed (11, bis rue Amelie; 33-1-45-55-88-40; [email protected]) - one of our favorite dinners of the trip (and they were all good dinners). Lovely surroundings, delicious food and wine at
reasonable prices and a truly charming and welcoming hostess/owner.

Weekender

I will be making a return visit in a couple of weeks.

rsn

I just made a reservation for my Paris trip in May! Thanks for the recommendation

Centralparkgirl

So did I.

Catherine Reed is giving cooking classes in English on Tuesdays. Maybe next trip!

Gina_07

I am going to Paris in July. Thanks for the recommendation.

520

There's a separate thread on Reed that started around March 25, I believe.

cigalechanta

Here's a rave review by John Talbert of egullet



http://johntalbottsparis.typepad.com...-treasure.html

denisea

So glad to see the rave review...I am rooting for Reed to be a big success! It is not easy to make it in the restaurant business, especially in Paris.

Gretchen

What is the price range of this restaurant? Was it something else before? From the location, I think we ate at its prior incarnation.

cornelius01

Making our reservations for May also....will try lunch first and then return for dinner another day.

denisea

Not sure what it may have been previously; two of us ate dinner with an appetizer , main course, wine and dessert for around 100 euros

Maura_Haverly

Also can recommend Le Grand Pan or rue Rosenwald, and L'os a Moelle, rue Vasco de Gama, both in the 15th. You will have to book and take a cab, but it is so worth it - reasonable food, and just delicious. L'os a Moelle has a prix fix "tasting menu" Bring your appetite - and I can guarantee you will be smiling for days.

gpeters

Sometimes when I read all the excellent reviews about any new restaurant, hotel, etc. that are posted on any website, I have the feeling that possibly some of the reviews may be "arranged" and tend to be wary until more reviews are compiled. In the case of Reed restaurant, I had a chance to check it out today and meet Catharine. I am happy to say that all the reviews about Reed restaurant and Catharine are "right on"!! My wife and I had lunch today at Reed and it was excellent and Catharine was wonderful to talk to.
So, I would now caution that a "negative" review may well be more worrisome and possibly be posted by a unhappy competitor, etc. I would find it very difficult to find anyone who would not appreciate the food and Catharine. On the other hand, there will always be someone who may not "love" it and that is understandable concerning anything.
So, yes, Reed restaurant is for real and so is Catherine. The market around the corner on Rue Cler is also a wonderful place to visit when spending time in that area.

denisea

So great to hear! I am pulling for Reed (although I am afraid it will get so popular I will never be able to get back in!

bab706

gpeters: I agree with you. We (DH and I) ate at Reed about a week and a half ago (our first trip to Paris) and she is the real deal. She's friendly, down to earth, and best of all she delivers great food at a reasonable price (for Paris!). I wish her success as she grows her business.

gpeters

denisea,

I am more afraid that she will not be able to handle the additional load and will have to quick the business. She definitely needs some help in many respects for her business to continue to grow and prosper.

kmowatt

I have just booked a table for 2 for late October...Joan, thanks for the pics, have just found them and now can't wait to try this place...I phoned directly to reserve, very pleasant on the phone...I wil call a few days ahead to confirm...

BeachGirl247

We missed it on our December trip so we called this morning to book a dinner reservation for next week. They only take reservations up to 7:30 (early for Paris) and open seating after that. We wanted to guarantee we could dine there that evening so we took the 7:30. I'm anxious to try it after all of the rave reviews here and on other internet sites.